Tag: Pirate
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Watching Pirated Sports Costs the Industry about $28.3 Billion Per Year
Piracy has been around for as long as the internet has and continues to be a problem today. Despite content being readily available from legitimate cable and online sources, many viewers still choose to watch their media and sports illegally. In fact, a new study shows that sports piracy is costing service providers and rights…
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One in Four Consumers Have Pirated Content in the Last 6 Months
A new study by Hub Entertainment Research reveals that 38% of people have pirated video before, and 24% have pirated within the last 6 months. That’s one out of every four consumers falling under the “active pirate” category. The new study, called “Privacy + Piracy,” was conducted among 2,500 US consumers in August and September…
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Canada Court Bans The Sale of Streaming Players Loaded with Piracy Apps
Kodi and content owners around the world recently went on the attack against third-party add-ons for Kodi that promote piracy and, more important, the people who sell streaming players loaded with apps that allow you to stream content for free. Recently in the United Kingdom police have started arresting pub owners who use these players…