Content piracy: A global initiative against a global enemy
The article highlights content piracy as a global threat affecting both individuals and creative industries. It exposes users to malware, identity theft, and financial loss, while also undermining the viability of content production by denying rightsholders fair compensation. The global cost of piracy is projected to reach $125 billion by 2028, with film and TV making up 92% of pirated content.
Initiatives like Partners Against Piracy (PAP), global law enforcement collaboration (e.g., Interpol, Operation 404), and tech innovations like Irdeto’s watermarking tools are key in the fight. Successes include raids, arrests, and dismantling of pirate platforms across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
