Google, Cloudflare & Cisco Will Poison DNS to Stop Piracy Block Circumvention
In France, where laws were introduced with site-blocking and similar anti-piracy measures already baked in, entertainment giant Canal+ seems intent on taking full advantage. Like similar broadcasters with lucrative sports rights to exploit, Canal+ has a subset of viewers who prefer to consume from pirate sources which charge much less, or even nothing at all. To maximize its existing site-blocking efforts through local ISPs, the...
UEFA Targets Pirate EURO 2024 Live Streams Before They Start
UEFA is the international body that governs football throughout Europe. As part of FIFA, the organization holds the rights to several major competitions and tournaments, including the Champions League and the European Championships. These events are good for billions of euros in broadcasting rights and with these types of figures at stake, UEFA is understandably keeping a close eye on piracy. The job has become increasingly complex,...
