YTMP3 Wants Google to Identify Alleged DMCA Fraudsters
The DMCA takedown process allows copyright holders to report infringing content and have it removed or taken down. It’s a powerful tool that takes millions of URLs and links offline every day. In most cases, this happens for a good reason, but some takedown efforts are more questionable. Fraudsters occasionally use false DMCA notices to target competitors. The strategy can be particularly effective when notices are sent to Google, as...
Police Dismantle Pirate IPTV Operation, Bogus “€366m Losses” Claim Goes Viral
An announcement by Spain’s National Police (Policía Nacional) this morning was in many respects nothing out of the ordinary. In common with almost every country with a movie and TV show market to protect, Spain regularly conducts operations to shut down or disrupt local pirate IPTV services. The operation detailed in a press release this morning, distributed via official police website Policia.es and the Ministry of the Interior’s...
ACE & Georgian Govt. Shut Down Pirate Sites Already “Shut Down” Last Year
For Georgia’s 3.7 million citizens, the European mainland lies just over the Black Sea. For the determined, EU membership is also visible on the western horizon; those who look to the north see little except Russia. The European Union’s preparations to welcome Georgia into the bloc are both meticulous and extraordinarily complicated. Several dedicated websites detail various aspects of vision and planning, yet barely manage to scratch...
Filmmakers Drop Piracy Lawsuit Against Texas Internet Provider
Two years ago, several movie production companies, including the makers of Hellboy, Rambo V, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and Dallas Buyer’s Club, sued Internet provider Grande Communications. The filmmakers accused the Astound-owned ISP of not doing enough to stop pirating subscribers. Specifically, they alleged that the company failed to terminate repeat infringers. In addition to millions of dollars in damages, the plaintiffs asked the...
K-Content Pirates Face New ‘Copyright Crime’ Investigation & Analysis Units
The ‘Korean Wave’ cultural phenomenon, boosted by movies and TV shows such as Parasite and Squid Game, and once in a generation musical mega-groups like BTS, has captivated audiences thousands of miles beyond South Korea’s borders. These cultural exports have overcome language barriers, generated huge sums of money, and further boosted South Korea’s image on the world stage. These are impressive accomplishments for the country’s...
State Attorneys General Warn Public About Piracy Scams and Malware
Over the years we have seen dozens of anti-piracy campaigns. Initially, many of these tried to appeal to people’s morals. You wouldn’t steal a car, right? This type of messaging doesn’t work for everyone, so more direct tactics have also been explored. These often focus on the risks associated with piracy, running into legal trouble, for example. However, due to the perception that exposure to these types of issues is relatively...
