€850K IPTV Piracy Haul Ends in 4+ Years in Prison & 6,000 Users Facing Fines
Selling pirate IPTV subscriptions has always been illegal and after the EU’s top court confirmed as much in 2017, consuming unlicensed content is illegal too. Nevertheless, these offenses are typically treated differently. Once identified, those who operate or sell access to illicit services are unlikely to get a free pass. Yet subscribers to those services have almost always walked away completely unscathed. Limited Time For Success...
ACE Shuts Down Filma24, Albania’s Movie Piracy Juggernaut
Online piracy is a global problem for copyright holders, but some threats are relatively localized. In addition to internationally oriented sites such as The Pirate Bay, Hianime, Cineby and many others, there are also many local favorites. Filma24 Five years ago, Filma24 was Albania’s leading pirate site, with over half of its visitors hailing from the Southeastern European country, making it one of the nation’s most popular websites....
Indian FIFA Club World Cup Piracy Blocking Order Felt Globally
The High Court in Delhi, India, regularly issues site blocking orders, requiring Internet providers to block access to pirate sites. These orders have targeted sites that stream movies and TV series, both from Hollywood and Bollywood, but also sites that specialize in pirated sports streams. Last week we covered a new “superlative” injunction that temporarily extends blocking powers to deal with pirated cricket matches, protecting the...
Pirate IPTV “Shock Block” Operations Boost France ISP Blocking +146%
Hot on the heels of a live sports piracy report published last month, French telecoms/audiovisual regulator Arcom has just published its comprehensive annual report for 2024. Weighing in at over 200 pages, the report covers all aspects of Arcom’s responsibilities, for which it received a €51.3 million budget in 2024. From regulating the entire audiovisual sector, tackling online misinformation and hateful content, ensuring the safety...
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 06/23/2025
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 one newcomer on the list. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is the most shared title. The...
Sky Views Personal Data as a Potential Weapon in IPTV Piracy War
Sky’s war on TV piracy has raged for well over thirty years and despite the passing of time, the goal remains the same. In broad terms, pirates retain their original goals too, but how that can be achieved is always subject to change, largely depending on who has taken the lead in an increasingly complex arms race. News emerging from Ireland suggests that Sky’s use (or proposed use) of a valuable asset to boost its fight against...
