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The BeStreamWise anti-piracy campaign, launched quietly just over a year ago, is stepping up its mission to deter illegal streaming activities. With influential partners like Sky, the Premier League, and the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), the campaign is aimed primarily at those using illegal IPTV services to watch live sports, particularly football. Recently, BeStreamWise

A court sentenced Paul Merrell, a respected teacher, to 12 months in prison for selling pirate IPTV subscriptions. Merrell, a 42-year-old family man with an unblemished record, stands out from the stereotypical depiction of IPTV offenders as hardened criminals. However, a recently surfaced document outlining Merrell’s failed appeal sheds light on his unique case and

An NFL player was caught using a pirate streaming site called “MethStreams” to watch his own team play. This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of live-streaming piracy, an issue that leagues like the NFL, NBA, UFC, and The Premier League are actively trying to combat. NFL Star’s Surprising Streaming Choice Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen

The City of London Police have arrested a man this week as part of an ongoing operation to disrupt the illegal supply of IPTV subscriptions in the UK. The raid, which took place in the West Midlands, is part of a larger effort to crack down on illegal streaming services. Police targeted both a residential

Even after historic shutdowns of piracy networks, authorities still find themselves in an ongoing game of ‘Whac-a-Mole’ with pirate streaming sites. Major players like FMovies, 123Movies, and Soap2Day, which attracted millions of monthly visitors, were expected to disappear. However, the recent actions by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) to block domains in the UK indicate

A husband and wife from Northern Ireland were sentenced to prison last week for their involvement in the sale of illegal IPTV subscriptions. Cormac McGuckin, 38, and Maura McGuckin, 34, ran a scheme for several years that generated hundreds of thousands of pounds in profits from IPTV. Their sentencing has sparked debate about whether the

The leader of a popular pirate IPTV service, Flawless TV, has failed in his appeal against an 11-year sentence. In May 2023, five men involved with Flawless TV were sentenced to over 30 years in prison following a private prosecution by the Premier League. Mark Gould, the leader of the operation, received an 11-year custodial

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) have put their crosshairs on HiAnime. HiAnime.to has quickly become a top destination for anime fans, especially after one of its major competitors was shut down. The site experienced a significant traffic boost, reaching 300 million visits in September. This surge in