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.
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.
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.
New research highlights how the design of anti-piracy enforcement—especially the balance between fines and monitoring—shapes both piracy levels and innovation outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several Telegram channels have reportedly violated India’s Copyright Act, 1957, which protects creators, producers, and companies from unauthorised use original content.
Court order enables dynamic blocking against large scale illegal Champions League streaming with measures expected to have meaningful impact across global markets.
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.
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.
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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