Illegal IPTV sellers targeted across seven Irish counties
People using illegal IPTV subscriptions in Ireland could lose access without warning. This is after 10 suspected resellers were served with legal notices. The sellers … Read more
Piracy News
U.S. authorities shut down nearly 400 illegal World Cup streaming sites
The United States authorities have seized nearly 400 illegal World Cup streaming sites. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the sites were illegally streaming … Read more
ACE, UEFA, UC3 and Mexican authorities disrupt PirloTV-linked sports piracy ring
If you were using PirloTV to watch football, you may now start hitting dead pages, broken links, or domains that suddenly stop loading. On June … Read more
Arsenal vs. PSG Champions League final attracts 16.2 million illegal streams
The 2026 Champions League final match was one of the largest sports events of the year, attracting millions of viewers. However, beneath the surface, there … Read more
Illegal TV streaming is booming in Germany and costing the TV industry €2.4bn annually
According to a report by Vaunet, a German private broadcasters’ association, illegal TV streaming has been rising steadily in Germany. This trend has led to … Read more
Italy Takes Down €300M CINEMAGOAL piracy ring
Italian financial police have taken down a sophisticated piracy ring built around the CINEMAGOAL application. The illegal streaming network offered access to premium streaming platforms … Read more
CME joins anti-piracy coalition ACE — What it means for illegal streaming in Europe
CME (Central European Media Enterprises) has joined the world’s largest and leading anti-piracy coalition, ACE (Alliance for Creativity Entertainment). The move marks a major global … Read more
AnimeKai officially shuts down — Is free Anime streaming dying with it?
AnimeKai, one of the most notorious anime streaming sites, has officially shut down. The site went dark on May 10, 2026, following several days of … Read more
Owners of illegal Flawless Premier League streaming service ordered to pay £3.75m
In 2023, UK courts sentenced five men behind the illegal Flawless Premier League streaming service to a combined 30 years in prison. The sentence, which … Read more
Police arrest four and seize servers in illegal TV streaming network raid
Police in the UK say they have apprehended four people. In the process, they seized ten servers. This is part of a continuing crackdown on … Read more
What is DramaGo? Is it a legitimate site for watching K-drama?
DramaGo provides a large collection of K-dramas with English subtitles. However, before using it, it is important to consider whether DramaGo is legal and safe. … Read more
New Soap2Day mirror sites keep appearing despite legal crackdown
Digital piracy continues to grow, with several illegal streaming sites popping up every other day. One of the most notorious of these sites is Soap2Day, … Read more
Pirating content online could cost you your internet access in new piracy laws
Piracy has grown again in the last few years. You may already know someone who streams free movies, free sports, or free TV shows using … Read more
How the MPA shut down OnionPlay’s Discord & is hunting its admin
You probably already know OnionPlay by reputation. It is a free streaming aggregator that pulls together movies and TV shows across the web and serves … Read more
Japan court orders Cloudflare to pay $3.2 million over manga piracy sites
The Tokyo District Court has ordered Cloudflare to pay ¥500 million (around $3.2 million) in damages to Manga publishers. The ruling stems from a case … Read more
Here’s how Greece is punishing illegal IPTV users with fines, jail & enforcement
In recent months, Greek authorities have ramped up anti-piracy efforts, particularly against IPTV piracy. But their efforts are not just aimed at illegal IPTV operators; … Read more
Piracy makes a comeback as viewers turn to illegal streams amid subscription fatigue
Streaming services were widely heralded as a potential solution to curb piracy due to their convenient, affordable access. However, that dream is long dead, with … Read more
Don’t fall for the Flixy Smart TV Stick scam
You’re not alone if you’ve seen flashy ads promising “1000+ free channels,” “free Netflix and Disney+,” or a tiny stick that will replace every subscription … Read more
Amazon’s new Fire Stick won’t support VPNs at launch in an anti-piracy move
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick ships without working VPN apps at launch. The company has also moved to make sideloaded “dodgy” piracy apps harder to … Read more
UEFA joins global anti-piracy coalition ACE as crackdown on illegal streaming intensifies
European football governing body, UEFA, announced on 21st October 2025 that it had officially joined Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the global anti-piracy coalition. … Read more