Flawless IPTV Fugitive Detained in Thailand Following UK Police Request
Private criminal prosecutions are complex and expensive but can also offer some great perks; the taxpayer picking up the bill for the prosecution and then paying to keep those convicted in prison, for example. In the case of the five men sentenced in May for running pirate IPTV service Flawless TV, it’s unlikely the Premier League will be left out of pocket. They also benefited from a free anti-piracy deterrent campaign via the media,...
‘Lead’ YouTube Content ID Scammer Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison
YouTube’s Content ID system helps rightsholders and content creators prevent copyright infringement. Copyright holders can either remove problematic content from the video platform or monetize it instead. Monetization is preferred in many cases and can be quite lucrative. Over the years, the Content ID platform has generated more than $9 billion in ‘claimed’ advertising revenue. Criminal Content ID Scam This option isn’t just utilized...
Google’s New Feature Ensures Your Pixel Phone Hasn’t Been Hacked. Here’s How It Works
Pixel Binary Transparency is the latest security benefit for Pixel owners. Powered by WPeMatico
Libraries Scold Rightsholders’ Attempt to Tweak South Africa’s Copyright Bill
The American copyright industry generates billions of dollars in annual revenue and is generally seen as one of the country’s primary exports. Whether it’s movies, music, software or other goods, U.S. companies are among the market leaders. To protect the interests of these businesses around the globe, copyright holder groups can count on help from the U.S. Government. The yearly list of ‘notorious markets,’ for example, is a well...
Security News This Week: US Energy Firm Targeted With Malicious QR Codes in Mass Phishing Attack
New research reveals the strategies hackers use to hide their malware distribution system, and companies are rushing to release mitigations for the “Downfall” processor vulnerability on Intel chips. Powered by WPeMatico
