Major blow against piracy - Key server located in Greece
In a significant operation against digital piracy, Greek authorities have dismantled a major server infrastructure based in Greece that served as a central hub for distributing pirated content to networks in Ukraine, Morocco, Pakistan, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Key Details:
• Operation Date: December 18, 2024
• Scope: The servers distributed hundreds of thousands of movies, series, and sports events, causing substantial financial losses to both domestic and international subscription TV providers.
• International Reach: The Greek-based infrastructure acted as a “wholesale hub,” supplying pirated content to networks across multiple countries, including Ukraine, Morocco, Pakistan, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.
• Immediate Impact: Following the shutdown, numerous pirate networks that relied on this hub experienced service disruptions, leading to black screens for end-users.
• Seized Items: Authorities confiscated €11,000 in cash, 119 IPTV receivers, 27 hard drives, six computers, USB storage devices, routers, switches, and mobile phones.
• Arrest: A 48-year-old individual, identified as the mastermind behind the operation, was arrested.
This operation underscores the Greek Cybercrime Division’s advanced technological capabilities and commitment to combating digital piracy, highlighting the global nature of such illicit activities and the importance of international cooperation in addressing them.
