A Clever Honeypot Tricked Hackers Into Revealing Their Secrets
Security researchers set up a remote machine and recorded every move cybercriminals made—including their login details. Powered by...
How to Remove Your Info From Google With the ‘Results About You’ Tool
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DataCamp’s IPTV “Scam Judgment” Claims Withdrawn Pending Settlement
Copyright infringement lawsuits against pirate IPTV providers and those accused of assisting them, usually have a few common elements. To compensate for massive infringement, a demand for damages running to no less than eight digits often sets the stage, while an obligatory demand for a trial by jury shows early commitment to see things through. What typically follows are months of litigation followed by an announcement that there...
Pirate Site Survives ‘Operation: Sunstroke’ But Massive Lawsuit Awaits
At least on the surface, the story of Sdarot, Israel’s most popular pirate site, sounds quite similar to that of The Pirate Bay. Loved by millions and loathed by entertainment companies, both have demonstrated an unusual ability to remain online, despite overwhelming odds. But while The Pirate Bay has generated considerable revenue over the years, Sdarot’s existence and its ability to generate profit seem inexorably intertwined. The...
Youtube-dl Site Goes Offline as Hosting Provider Enforces Court-Ordered Ban
In 2020, the RIAA infuriated many players in the open source community by targeting YouTube-ripping tool, youtube-dl. The RIAA sent a takedown notice to GitHub, claiming that the software bypassed technological protection measures, in violation of the DMCA. GitHub initially complied but later changed course. After consulting legal experts, including those at the EFF, it restored the youtube-dl repository and launched a million-dollar...
