Tag: online piracy
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Vietnam Cracks Down on HiAnime Piracy Ring
Vietnamese authorities have cracked down on a massive anime piracy ring, HiAnime, which raked in a staggering $12.85 million in illicit ad revenue from 2020 to 2026. This notorious site drew hundreds of millions of visitors monthly, briefly outpacing Disney+ and Crunchyroll in web traffic.
US Seizes 400 Domains in Crackdown on FIFA World Cup Piracy
In a major victory against online piracy, the US Justice Department has seized nearly 400 web domains that were streaming live FIFA World Cup matches without permission. This crackdown, part of Operation Offsides, aims to protect consumers and enforce copyright laws.
Authorities Disrupt PirloTV Sports Piracy Network, Seize 44 Domains
In a major blow to sports piracy, authorities have shut down PirloTV, a notorious network that illegally streamed live sports to over 950 million visitors worldwide each year. The operation, involving UEFA, UC3, and Mexican authorities, seized 44 domains used to distribute unauthorized streams.
US Seizes Deepfake Nude Sites in First TAKE IT DOWN Act Enforcement Action
In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Homeland Security has seized two notorious deepfake nude sites, CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com, in the first-ever enforcement action under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This bold operation, carried out in collaboration with Italy and France, has taken a significant step towards protecting online victims and holding perpetrators accountable.
Spanish Police Disrupts $4.7M Manga Piracy Platform, Arrests Four
In a major crackdown on piracy, Spanish police have shut down a massive manga piracy platform that had been illegally providing access to millions of copyrighted works since 2014, and arrested four individuals in connection with the operation. The platform's systematic infringement had amassed a huge following, but ultimately led to the authorities taking action.