Brazil Blocks Another 250+ Pirate Domains, Milestone #15,000 Just Ahead
Brazil’s enthusiasm for blocking piracy-linked domains and IP addresses is showing no signs of slowing down. Despite being a relative newcomer to mass blockades on copyright grounds, Brazil’s ISPs will soon find themselves blocking the 15,000th resource since restrictions began in earnest just a couple of years ago. That the cycle is guaranteed to continue next year, and at minimum a few years after that, celebrating the blocking of...
Half of Young Norwegians Say Online Piracy Is an Acceptable Way to Save Money
Most people know that pirating movies, live sports, and music is against the law. Despite this awareness, millions do so daily. Norway is no exception. The country offers consumers plenty of legal options, including many streaming platforms. However, that might actually be part of the problem. Those who want the full spectrum of streaming options, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Max, Apple TV, SkyShowtime, Viaplay,...
Apple Opposes Legal Quest to Reinstate ‘Parasitic’ Streaming App Musi
In September, Apple removed the popular music streaming app Musi from its App Store. The delisting is significant, as the app has millions of users. Apple’s action didn’t come as a complete surprise. Music industry groups had been trying to take Musi down for months, branding it a ‘parasitic’ app that skirts the rules. Music group IFPI took the lead, calling on other music industry players and YouTube to complain to Apple as well....
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 11/18/2024
The data for our weekly download chart is estimated by TorrentFreak, and is for informational and educational reference only. Downloading content without permission is copyright infringement. These torrent download statistics are only meant to provide further insight into piracy trends. All data are gathered from public resources. This week we have two newcomers on the list. “Deadpool & Wolverine” is the most shared title. The...
Telegram Issues Piracy Warning as IPTV Tool ‘Cristal Azul’ Shut Down By Police
Whenever fans read about football in mainstream European media, carefully crafted deterrent messaging woven into anti-piracy news is unlikely to be too far away. Suing everyone is impossible, but as rightsholders in Spain warn that fines are on the way, in the context of a reverse lawsuit lottery that nobody wants to win, ‘y si toca aquí?’ A press release issued by Spain’s Ministry of the Interior on Friday is fairly dry by most...
Porn Uploads: A Shield for Copyright Infringement Penalties on YouTube?
YouTube is the world’s most watched streaming platform. The endless library of videos, uploaded by both amateurs and professionals, is simply unrivaled. This popularity translates into hard cash, with YouTube and its creators generating billions of dollars in yearly revenue. However, the revenue potential is also a magnet for people who try to profit from the work of others. We’re not referring to the occasional use of copyrighted...
