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Here’s the list of music piracy sites being watched by the US government, and what they do

Here’s the list of music piracy sites being watched by the US government, and what they do | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

The U.S. Trade Representative's 2025 Notorious Markets List highlights several online platforms facilitating music piracy, including stream-ripping sites, torrent indexing services, and certain file-hosting providers.

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Canal+ Hails ‘First in France’ Antipiracy Ruling

Canal+ Hails ‘First in France’ Antipiracy Ruling | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Canal+ celebrates a landmark antipiracy ruling in France, enabling the blocking of illegal streaming by major tech providers.

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April 6, 10:43 PM
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Streaming used to make piracy pointless - now it’s the other way around

Streaming used to make piracy pointless - now it’s the other way around | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Pirating TV shows and movies used to be a major problem that cost the industry huge amounts of money. Nothing seemed to be able to stop its rise until Netflix came along. Piracy declined sharply, but it's becoming increasingly popular again.

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March 23, 11:06 PM
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Cloudflare Reports Surge in Geo-Blocked Pirate Site Domains

Cloudflare Reports Surge in Geo-Blocked Pirate Site Domains | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Cloudflare's latest transparency report shows that the company geo-blocked nearly 2,800 domains in the second half of 2025, up from around 300 in the same period a year earlier.

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Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

The UK government has backtracked on its position on copyright and AI, stating it must take time to "get this right".

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March 9, 10:35 PM
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Police bust major piracy and betting ring behind Xoi Lac TV

Police bust major piracy and betting ring behind Xoi Lac TV | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Authorities in Hung Yen have arrested dozens of suspects connected to a large-scale online network accused of copyright infringement, illegal gambling and distributing explicit content.

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Anti-piracy enforcements and innovation quality

Anti-piracy enforcements and innovation quality | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

New research highlights how the design of anti-piracy enforcement—especially the balance between fines and monitoring—shapes both piracy levels and innovation outcomes.

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JioHotstar strengthens its anti-piracy efforts

JioHotstar strengthens its anti-piracy efforts | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

JioHotstar has made its efforts against the piracy of its content stronger in a bid to keep other platforms from using it without the streamer's authorisation.

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February 24, 10:10 PM
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Belgian Pirate Site Blocking Order Targets Cloudflare and Google, But Not Their DNS 

Belgian Pirate Site Blocking Order Targets Cloudflare and Google, But Not Their DNS  | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

A new Belgian site-blocking order compels ISPs, Cloudflare, and Google to restrict access to five illegal IPTV services.

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Half of Filipinos Still Stream Illicitly

Half of Filipinos Still Stream Illicitly | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is pressing for swift passage of the proposed Online Site Blocking Act after reporting that online piracy in the Philippines remains stubbornly high, with half of Filipino consumers accessing pirated content in 2025.

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Delhi High Court Grants JioStar Real-Time Blocking Powers

Delhi High Court Grants JioStar Real-Time Blocking Powers | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Delhi High Court grants JioStar real-time blocking powers against rogue websites illegally streaming ICC cricket tournaments.

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Sim Lim Square seller jailed for illicit streaming devices

Sim Lim Square seller jailed for illicit streaming devices | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

A retailer at Sim Lim Square was sentenced to four months’ jail for selling illicit devices that streamed copyrighted content, including movies and Premier League football matches.

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January 19, 10:18 PM
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Copying CDs and DVDs just became illegal in the UK. Again.

Copying CDs and DVDs just became illegal in the UK. Again. | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

The UK has had something of an on-off relationship with CD and DVD ripping. It was illegal, and then it was legalized. But things reverted back.

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Disney, Netflix, Apple and Crunchyroll Use Indian Court Ruling to Push Worldwide Blocks on Hundreds of Piracy Domains

Disney, Netflix, Apple and Crunchyroll Use Indian Court Ruling to Push Worldwide Blocks on Hundreds of Piracy Domains | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

A new anti-piracy order has been issued in India, with the Delhi High Court approving another round of blocks against pirate sites on behalf of companies including Apple, Warner, Netflix, Disney and Crunchyroll.

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Sky Wins Irish Court Order to Unmask 300+ Pirate IPTV Users via Revolut Bank

Sky Wins Irish Court Order to Unmask 300+ Pirate IPTV Users via Revolut Bank | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Sky secured a court order requiring Revolut Bank to hand over the personal details of hundreds of subscribers and resellers.

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U.S. Lawmakers Work on Unified Site-Blocking Bill to Counter Online Piracy

U.S. Lawmakers Work on Unified Site-Blocking Bill to Counter Online Piracy | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Supreme Court decision in Cox Communications reshaped the piracy liability landscape, creating new urgency for site-blocking.

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March 23, 11:05 PM
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I&B Ministry asks Telegram to remove over 3,100 channels over piracy

I&B Ministry asks Telegram to remove over 3,100 channels over piracy | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Several Telegram channels have reportedly violated India’s Copyright Act, 1957, which protects creators, producers, and companies from unauthorised use original content.

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Cloudflare Challenges Legality of Italy's "Piracy Shield", Appeals €14 Million Fine

Cloudflare Challenges Legality of Italy's "Piracy Shield", Appeals €14 Million Fine | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Italy’s "Piracy Shield" was designed to kill live sports piracy in 30 minutes, but Cloudflare says it's instead breaking the internet.

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UEFA secures India dynamic blocking order enabling global action on illegal sites with 2 billion visits

UEFA secures India dynamic blocking order enabling global action on illegal sites with 2 billion visits | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Court order enables dynamic blocking against large scale illegal Champions League streaming with measures expected to have meaningful impact across global markets.

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Italian IPTV Pirates Pay €1,000 in Damages to Football League Serie A

Italian IPTV Pirates Pay €1,000 in Damages to Football League Serie A | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Italy's crackdown on pirate IPTV subscribers has reached a new milestone. After thousands were fined by the state, football league Serie A has now collected additional €1,000 damages settlements from a number of the same people.

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February 24, 10:13 PM
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LaLiga seeks €262 from 2,000 pirate football viewers 

LaLiga seeks €262 from 2,000 pirate football viewers  | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

LaLiga has launched legal action against 2,000 consumers accused of watching pirated football broadcasts, claiming €262 from each individual after a ruling by a judge in Córdoba paved the way for the move.

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February 24, 10:09 PM
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Spanish Court Orders ProtonVPN and NordVPN to Block Pirate Football Streams 

Spanish Court Orders ProtonVPN and NordVPN to Block Pirate Football Streams  | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

A Spanish court has labeled VPNs as "intermediaries," ordering them to actively block IP addresses hosting illegal LaLiga games.

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Piracy Crackdown in Italy Shuts Down IPTV Services Ahead of Winter Olympics

Piracy Crackdown in Italy Shuts Down IPTV Services Ahead of Winter Olympics | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Italian authorities have announced the dismantling of a global IPTV network.

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LaLiga to reward reports of football piracy in bars

LaLiga to reward reports of football piracy in bars | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

LaLiga has stepped up its fight against pirate football broadcasts in bars and restaurants in Spain by introducing a reward scheme for members of the public who submit valid reports of piracy in hospitality venues.

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January 19, 10:23 PM
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French Court Orders Popular VPNs to Block More Pirate Sites, Despite Opposition

French Court Orders Popular VPNs to Block More Pirate Sites, Despite Opposition | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

A new order from the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris requires several popular VPNs to block access to live sports streaming sites.

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Sky Release Statement as Dodgy Fire Stick Users Risk £50k Fine

Sky Release Statement as Dodgy Fire Stick Users Risk £50k Fine | AVIA piracy news | Scoop.it

Sky Release Statement as 'Dodgy' Fire Stick Users Now Risk Enormous Fine For Illegal Streaming.

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