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Authorities in Europe have shut down a massive pirate IPTV operation, impacting 22 million users and €3 billion in annual revenue. Dubbed ‘Operation Takendown’, this coordinated effort involved Europol, Eurojust, and law enforcement agencies across multiple European nations. Authorities attributed €10 billion in damages to subscription TV broadcasters. Massive Pirate IPTV Operation The operation underscores […]

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has successfully shut down 247TVStream, a large-scale pirate IPTV service that offered over 1,000 channels, primarily catering to sports fans. The service, allegedly operated by brothers Noor Nabi Chowdhury and Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, ran from May 2017, generating millions in revenue while causing significant financial harm to copyright holders. The

Police have shut down the popular ‘Cristal Azul’ Kodi add-on and raided the operation. This live TV add-on had around 78,000 active users. This operation, codenamed “Blue Corsair,” aims to clamp down on unauthorized streaming of Spanish football leagues. Authorities estimate that the illegal streaming has cost sports rightsholders €42 million. The investigation was spearheaded

Not only was the Mike Tyson VS Jake Paul main event a joke, Netflix couldn’t handle the traffic! Millions of viewers encountered major buffering on Friday night during the biggest fight of the year.  This is the first time Netflix has dipped their toes into a live sporting event of this size.  There’s been rumors

The ‘masterminds’ behind FMovies and its affiliated websites have confessed and will be facing prosecution for copyright infringement. The Collapse of FMovies FMovies had been on of the most visited movie streaming websites, attracting millions of users worldwide. However, in June 2024, the platform began showing signs of trouble. Updates stopped, authorities labeled FMovies as

Anti-piracy authorities have dealt a significant blow to online piracy, shutting down the popular streaming platform TVWIKI. The platform, which attracted millions of monthly users, was seized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The alleged operator, also believed to have run the infamous NoonooTV and OKTOON, has been arrested. A Piracy Problem in

A recent incident in Italy underscores the controversy surrounding Italy’s anti-piracy law and its latest tool for removing online piracy websites, the Piracy Shield. Italy’s Piracy Shield law enables rightsholders to block content they believe infringes on their rights without judicial oversight. This system minimizes friction in blocking content, allowing rightsholders like DAZN to enforce

DISH Network and Sling TV are targeting the pirate IPTV service CLVPN LLC in a lawsuit, alleging over $1 billion in damages and deceptive tactics by its owner. This legal action is being pursued against Richard Moy, owner of CLVPN LLC, which operates as City Lights Entertainment. The plaintiffs claim Moy’s IPTV service was a