Piracy has long been a concern for content creators, and the Premier League is no exception. Fans searching for illegal streams of the highly anticipated Spurs v Arsenal match recently encountered an unexpected twist, thanks to the UK’s BeStreamWise campaign. Instead of gaining access to a live feed of the game, would-be pirates were served […]
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A new malware called Vo1d has infected nearly 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes, causing widespread concern for users in 197 countries. The malware, which has infected outdated TV models running older versions of Android, was identified by Russian antivirus company Doctor Web. Vo1d, also known as Void, has the potential to install third-party software on
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Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo’s recent comments about the state of Italian football are both alarming and familiar. Piracy, particularly IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), continues to plague the league, and De Siervo insists that coercive action is the only way to solve the problem. His latest statement paints a bleak picture: “Football is being
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In a major operation marking the seventh significant piracy takedown in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in two years, Egyptian authorities, in collaboration with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), successfully shut down Laroza, the largest piracy site in the region. A Landmark Anti-Piracy Action Laroza, which was launched in 2021,
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A new feature from Google Play will allow app developers the option to block sideloaded installation and force users to install via the Google Play Store. This new tool called “Play Integrity API” looks to improve the security/safety of Android apps and gives developers the ability to have more control of their applications. It looks
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A new streaming device is being touted by Synamedia, a video technology provider located in the UK that is much different than typical devices that we use today. This groundbreaking platform from Synamedia is called Senza, which aims to transform how TV content is delivered and consumed. Unlike most media boxes such as Firestick, Roku,
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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) recently submitted its latest piracy report to the European Commission, outlining various piracy threats and calling for greater accountability from third-party intermediaries. While the report names familiar piracy sites, the MPA emphasizes the need for companies that support these services—such as hosting providers, content delivery networks (CDNs), and advertisers—to take
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The rise of sports piracy, particularly for pay-per-view (PPV) events, has become a significant issue for major sports organizations and event organizers. Illegal streaming has skyrocketed, leaving rightsholders frustrated and seeking new ways to fight back. While some believe that reducing prices could curb piracy, others advocate for more aggressive legal action. The conversation has
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A Swedish anti-piracy group, Rights Alliance, has announced the prosecution of a man allegedly behind the pirate IPTV service ‘Ghost Farmer TV.’ While this is a significant step for rightsholders, they believe it’s just the beginning of what’s needed to combat illegal streaming. Meanwhile, Sweden’s Justice Minister says going after subscribers to these services might
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Cox Media Group (CMG), a major marketing and media firm, has recently come under scrutiny after admitting to using software that listens in on user conversations through smartphones. This revelation highlights concerns about privacy and data collection, especially with Big Tech companies like Meta and Google involved. Cox Media Group Admits to Listening A recent
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