RARBG Shutdown is a Major Blow to the Pirate Ecosystem
Pirate sites come and go, often without being noticed by the public at large. That was certainly not the case when RARBG said its goodbyes yesterday. The popular torrent site had millions of daily users spread across several domain names. This included the flagship .to domain which currently displays a farewell message. After a brief intermezzo, many users simply began their search for alternatives, perhaps unaware that the effects of...
Apple’s iOS 16.5 Fixes 3 Security Bugs Already Used in Attacks
Plus: Microsoft patches two zero-day flaws, Google’s Android and Chrome get some much-needed updates, and more. Powered by WPeMatico
Millions of Gigabyte Motherboards Were Sold With a Firmware Backdoor
Hidden code in hundreds of models of Gigabyte motherboards invisibly and insecurely downloads programs—a feature ripe for abuse, researchers say. Powered by WPeMatico
ISP’s Dynamic Injunction Fears Fail to Prevent Lookmovie & Flixtor Blocking
After well over a decade of pushing back against pirate site blocking applications, many European ISPs now see little value in putting up a fight. Earlier confirmation from Europe’s highest court, that site-blocking injunctions are legal when they proportionately protect third-party rights, is one of the key reasons for not contesting blocking applications today. In the Netherlands, where ISPs have a strong tradition of resisting site...
RARBG: Over 267,000 Movie & TV Show Magnet Links Appear Online
The shock closure yesterdau of one of the world’s oldest and most reliable torrent sites ranks as one of the biggest surprises in recent years. Founded in 2008, RARBG had a reputation for taking the fundamentals seriously. The site offered the usual spread of movies and TV shows, available in various qualities and numerous file sizes. The site didn’t cover every single release but when trawling the archives, it certainly felt like it...
