The Bold Plan to Create Cyber 311 Hotlines
UT-Austin will join a growing movement to launch cybersecurity clinics for cities and small businesses that often fall through the cracks. Powered by...
What Remains of Content ID Lawsuit Seems Unlikely to Change YouTube
According to the most recent order in Maria Schneider’s copyright lawsuit against YouTube, the long-running case is still scheduled for jury trial beginning Monday, June 12, 2023. Or at least what remains of it. Based upon allegations that YouTube is a platform where rampant piracy goes unchecked, Schneider – with support from Uniglobe Entertainment and AST Publishing – had ambitions of class action certification, considerable sums in...
Manga Publishers Seek Google Analytics Data to Back $14m Piracy Damages Claim
Despite the growing availability of legal options, online piracy remains rampant. In Japan, manga comics are a particularly popular category. Publishers are attempting to deal with this issue by ramping up enforcement. This recently led to major success when a Cloudflare probe helped to shut down 13DL, Japan’s largest pirate site. These enforcement efforts are intensifying but they are not new. Back in 2019, Japanese authorities...
Dodgy RARBG Knockoffs Thrive as Former Users Seek Refuge
Last week the popular torrent site RARBG closed its doors. The operators cited personal and financial reasons for the surprise decision, which came as a shock to many. In recent days there have been plenty of attempts to restore the old database. Some are considering the launch of new sites to keep the RARBG spirit alive but collecting metadata and copying a site’s design isn’t the main challenge. The shutdown is significant in the...
Rightscorp Taps Indie Labels to Fuel New Wave of Piracy Settlement Action
At a time when a limited number of rightsholders were demanding thousands of dollars from alleged BitTorrent pirates, Rightscorp focused on the budget end of the market. By attaching settlement demands to DMCA notices sent to ISPs, Rightscorp hoped these would be forwarded intact to subscribers. Rather than demand large sums, Rightscorp requested a relatively small amount, typically around $20, an amount payable through a dedicated...
