RIAA Ramps Up Efforts to Remove Music Download Apps from Google Play
Over the past month, the RIAA has sent dozens of takedown notices to Google, asking the company to remove problematic apps from its Android app store. The targeted apps advertise themselves as music download tools. This includes the popular "Video and Music Downloader" app that was downloaded more than five million times. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-30 05:23:20 READMORE
Disclosure of Pirates’ Identities “Compatible With EU Privacy Laws”
The top legal advisor to Europe's highest court says that the retention and disclosure of suspected pirates' identifying information is compatible with EU privacy laws. Advocate General Szpunar's opinion is presented as a legal solution to a long-running legal complaint that accuses France of violating fundamental rights as part of its graduated response anti-piracy program. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-29 16:00:23 READMORE
Authors: OpenAI’s Fair Use Argument in Copyright Dispute is Misplaced
Several authors including Paul Tremblay, Mona Awad and comedian Sarah Silverman have responded to OpenAI's request to dismiss several infringement copyright claims. The AI company cited fair use, among other things, but the plaintiffs note that this isn't the time and place to bring up this "urban legend". From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-29 04:15:18 READMORE
Two Pirate IPTV Sellers Sentenced Following Sky Investigation
Two men who sold piracy-configured set-top boxes and provided access to pirate IPTV services have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court. Following an investigation by police and subscription broadcaster Sky, the pair faced charges under several pieces of legislation including the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, the Communications Act 2003, and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-28 18:27:50 READMORE
Under Hollywood Pressure, Vietnam Cracks Down On….Live Sports Piracy
As the world's largest pirate sites operate freely in Vietnam, the MPA has left no stone unturned in its quest for local cooperation. This week the Vietnamese government reported progress; 1,000 pirate sites blocked in the last 12 months. Most offered live football streams, so not exactly great news for Hollywood, but factors other than copyright may have played a role. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-28 03:54:57 READMORE
Man Faces Prison Sentence for Reselling Hacked Streaming Service Accounts
Danish authorities have charged a man for reselling 500,000 hacked accounts obtained from a data leak, including user credentials for online streaming services. The 29-year-old faces a potential prison sentence. While piracy and hacking are no solution, a survey conducted by the major streaming services themselves shows that affordability is of key importance to most subscribers. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-27 20:20:33 READMORE
Russia’s Manga Pirates Face Publisher’s Lawsuit & Increasing State Censorship
After failing to take action following complaints from a new manga platform established in Russia by South Korea, manga piracy site ReManga will reportedly face legal action. With around 18 million visits each month, ReManga is certainly popular, but copyright lawsuits aren't the only threat. Rising state censorship means that illegal and legal platforms alike face potential ISP blocking. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-27 04:58:04 READMORE
Filmmakers Distribute Fake Movie Leak to Tease Pirates
The Indian media is buzzing over a 'leak' of the comedy movie "Fukrey 3," which is scheduled for an official premiere later this week. While several news outlets are in on the joke, prospective pirates will be disappointed. The two-and-a-half hour release turns out to be an anti-piracy campaign, complemented with movie trailers. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-26 21:34:29 READMORE
Romi’s Revenge: Notorious Manga Pirate Launches Explosive Book, Demands Retrial
In 2021, Romi Hoshino was sentenced to three years in prison for operating Mangamura, the world's most notorious manga piracy site. Freed last year, the 31-year-old will release a book tomorrow which promises to tell the real story of his prosecution while exposing Japan's judicial problems. Twenty-four hours later, Hoshino will demand a retrial: "This time, we're aiming for the world." From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-26 03:24:03 READMORE
X Clearly Profits from Widespread Music Piracy, Labels Argue
A group of major music publishers insist that Elon Musk's X is liable for the widespread music piracy that takes place on its platform. X asked the court to dismiss their lawsuit, but the music companies say the social media platform is clearly in the wrong. With roughly $250 million in damages on the line, this legal battle should run its course, they argue. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-25 19:33:11 READMORE
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 09/25/2023
Every week we take a close look at the most pirated movies on torrent sites. What are pirates downloading? 'Blue Beetle' tops the chart, followed by 'Barbie'. ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' completes the top three. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-25 08:09:40 READMORE
LaLiga “Talks to Google” About Deleting Piracy Apps From a Million Phones
On Saturday the head of LaLiga spoke of the piracy challenges faced by top-tier Spanish football. Javier Tebas said in the first five days of the new season, LaLiga 'eliminated" 58 pirate apps with over a million downloads in Spain. He said that LaLiga is now talking to Google about "locating" the apps already downloaded on users' phones so they too can be "eliminated". If it can be done for child abuse images, then it can be done for piracy tools too, Tebas said. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-25 03:20:14 READMORE
The World’s Oldest Active Torrent Turns 20 Years Old
Twenty years ago, a group of friends shot a Matrix fan film on a limited budget. Sharing their creation with the rest of the word initially appeared to be too expensive, but then they discovered a new technology called BitTorrent. Fast forward two decades and their “Fanimatrix" release is the oldest active torrent that's still widely shared today. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-24 06:24:14 READMORE
Terminate Future Piracy? You’re Talking About Things I Haven’t Done Yet
Sites subjected to a DMCA takedown notice should consider removing the content in question or contesting the claim. But consider this scenario. To reduce piracy, Google accepts DMCA takedown notices for URLs that don't yet exist in its indexes. So what happens if you receive a 'future piracy' notice that's clearly bogus? A DMCA counter notice won't work; they're talking about things you haven't even done yet. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-23 03:06:55 READMORE
Google & Cloudflare Must Share Traffic Stats in Manga Piracy Case
Several major manga publishers are trying to recoup millions of dollars in damages from the operator of Mangamura, which was once the largest manga piracy site. To substantiate their claim in a Japanese lawsuit, the publishers took a detour through a U.S. court that recently granted a subpoena, requiring Google and Cloudflare to share traffic stats and other personal data. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-22 18:14:13 READMORE
Sports Streaming Domain Sidelined Following Court Order
The domain names of several sports streaming sites stopped resolving yesterday. According to domain privacy company Njalla, an Indian court order forced its hand. However, the aftermath of the action isn't as broad as it initially appeared. As time passed by, Freestreams-live1.top is the only remaining target we were able to identify. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-22 03:13:44 READMORE
EU Study: Online Piracy Rebounds, but Not Due to COVID-19
New research published by the European Union Intellectual Property Office shows that after a multi-year decline, online piracy is on the rise again. The study reveals several important piracy drivers, including the lack of legal options and income inequality. The COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand, decreased piracy. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-21 17:34:11 READMORE
Uptobox Goes Dark Following Police Raids on French Datacenters (Updated)
In a tweet posted this morning, file-hosting platform Uptobox said that it was investigating a technical problem that had “seriously disrupted” its network. News of police raids at two French datacenters followed shortly after. According to an early report, a French court authorized the operation in response to a complaint filed by major Hollywood studios, StudioCanal, Apple and Amazon. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-21 01:43:29 READMORE
Advertising on Pirate Sites Outlawed in Ukraine Under New Law
Under a new law set to be enforced early October, placing advertising on pirate sites will be outlawed in Ukraine. Signed earlier this year by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the legislation targets sites that appear on the World Intellectual Property Organization's WIPO Alert blacklist for systematically ignoring takedown demands. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

Posted On:2023-09-20 19:27:52 READMORE