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France orders VPNs to block 203 pirate sites, raising privacy and censorship concerns.

Amazon Fire Sticks linked to billions in piracy losses; calls grow for stricter anti-piracy measures.

“Jailbroken Fire Sticks enable billions in pirated streams—industrial‑scale piracy, risky DRM, and malware threats.”

Singapore jails ISD seller Wang Yue for 6 months; company fined SGD $181K in anti-piracy crackdown.

MultiChoice and COSOMA’s anti-piracy operation in Malawi leads to arrests and seizure of illegal equipment.

Brazil proceeds with criminal case against Yout.com operator; court denies motion to dismiss.

HiAnime, top anime piracy site, added to EU’s 2025 watch list amid rising global traffic concerns.

India’s streaming piracy stems from content fragmentation and tech gaps, not just pricing issues.

Tech giants urge EU to assess Italy’s Piracy Shield over legal and rights concerns under EU law.

UK man arrested for leaking unreleased Hollywood films online; devices seized in piracy crackdown.

Japanese spoiler site referred to prosecutors for copyright infringement over detailed film summaries.

Portugal’s piracy rates exceed EU average, costing €250M annually; experts urge modernized countermeasures.

French court orders VPNs to block 203 illegal sports streaming sites in anti-piracy crackdown.

Ex-Stoiximan Super League referee linked to illegal subscription TV piracy ring dismantled by authorities.

Colombia convicts MagisTV operators; ACE hails first dynamic criminal blocking order against piracy.

French court orders VPNs to block illegal Ligue 1 streams, marking a global first in anti-piracy efforts.

Italy fines 2,282 IPTV users €154+ each in major crackdown; repeat offenders risk €5,000 penalties.

MultiChoice and SAPS seize and destroy counterfeit DStv chargers; importer pays R40K settlement.

PAP intensifies anti-piracy efforts in Africa, leading to numerous raids, arrests, and shutdowns of illegal networks.

Inter Milan President Marotta urges strict action against football piracy to protect clubs’ financial health.

Illicit streaming devices in Taiwan pose cybersecurity risks, potentially enabling large-scale cyberattacks.

LaLiga enforces ISP blocks on illegal streams; users face €250 fines for accessing pirated content.

Premier League intensifies Singapore anti-piracy efforts, blocking 25 illegal streaming sites.

Windscribe CEO warns global data retention laws threaten no-log VPNs and user privacy.

Fmovies operators avoid prison with suspended sentences, sparking criticism over lenient piracy penalties.

Trump proposes 100% tariff on foreign films to boost U.S. industry, sparking global debate and legal concerns.

IBCAP sues UK host Innetra PC for $25M over aiding pirate streams; DMCA non-compliance cited.

India’s video sector may lose $2.4B to piracy by 2029; effective measures could recover $1.1B.

China publicly destroyed 16 million counterfeit discs in 2001 to demonstrate anti-piracy efforts.

LaLiga’s anti-piracy efforts in Spain lead to Twitch IP blocks, sparking censorship concerns.

Content piracy poses a growing global economic threat, demanding stronger international enforcement.

ADPA aims to fight piracy but raises censorship concerns; activists warn of threats to free speech.

Creatives can protect their work through registration, tech tools, and legal actions against piracy.

India plans anti-piracy app to combat film leaks, but effectiveness and user adoption remain uncertain.

EU seeks feedback on anti-piracy measures for live events; public consultation open until May 28.