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Some fake piracy websites have also been found distributing Crypto Bot and Raccoon Stealer malware in cracked software. Sophos Labs’ security researchers have published a report on the emerging new threat of droppers-as-a-service. According to their research, droppers for hire are installing unwanted content and malware on devices of those who use cracked software of popular […]
Starlink sends piracy warnings to users urging them to avoid downloading any illegal content by using their service. If you are one of those people who keenly rely on torrenting pirated movies, software, and other content from the dark depths of the web to enjoy, then Starlink is not for you. This broadband is stern […]
Oregon Native Talon White was Charged for Offering Illegal Streaming of Copy-right Protected Content. Infamous Poker player Talon White has received 12 months of a prison sentence after being involved in the illegal streaming of thousands of copyright-protected TV shows and movies through his numerous subscription-based websites. SEE: Best legal, free online streaming sites for […]
Dubbed Vigilante by researchers; the malware prevents the system from those sites that redistribute pirated software/data. The IT security researchers at SophosLabs have reported about an unusual new piece of malware dubbed vigilante. Researchers claim that it functions in an entirely different manner compared to its counterparts. SEE: Best legal, free online streaming sites for movies, […]
It is time for anti-piracy groups to rejoice as the database of DDoS-Guard is reportedly on sale on a hacking forum. It is an infamous bulletproof hosting service dubbed a ‘notorious market’ that many pirate websites use. The service is known for hosting numerous file-sharing giants, including BS., S., and Go-Unlimited file hosting services. The […]
In 2014 Europol, the European law enforcement agency, in collaboration with agencies from 18 EU member states, INTERPOL, the US National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and Eurojust initiated a global operation against piracy websites dubbed ‘Operation In Our Sites X‘ (IOSX). It is a joint investigative effort to put an end to the […]
The boundaries of VPN use cases are continuously expanding. Today, VPNs are heavily used by fans of torrent trackers. A hidden IP address enables the user to avoid ISP tracking and keep scammers at bay. Torrenters use a unique technology available to all ages and social statuses. P2P file-sharing offers a fast and convenient method […]
Movie2free.com was home to over 3000 pirated movies and made monthly revenue of 5 million Baht through gambling ads. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Thailand has shut down Movie2free.com, a popular pirated movie website. The “end times” for the website arrived after receiving a complaint from the Motion Picture Association (MPA) in the […]
Video game key reselling is a vast market and a major pain point for games studios. Small video game development studios are now urging users to pirate games instead of purchasing them from key resellers. Developers say that the sale of keys, which are ultimately sold for a high amount in illegal markets, cost them […]
A person who is a part of the pirate world has revealed that the sites and groups like TBP, YTS, RARBG, etc. we see on the internet are just the tip of the iceberg. There is a lot more about how the pirate world works. How does it obtain copyrighted content from various sources, process […]
Looking for The Pirate Bay alternatives? You have come to the right place. The Pirate Bay (TPB) is one of the most visited torrent download websites in the world. However, lately, there has been an increase in its server downtime. Lately, the Dark web domain for The Pirate Bay is also offline. Moreover, The Pirate Bay was […]
Cybercriminals often use torrent services to distribute malicious code since users who look for illegal content usually disable their privacy and security settings on the web as well as ignore system notifications. Resultantly, they fall prey to adware and malware campaigns hosted by popular torrent platforms. The PirateMatryoshka, named after a traditional Russian Doll, is […]
There is no doubt that cord cutting is on the rise and services like Kodi and Roku are gaining more popularity. Even with video subscription services, users are sharing accounts to save bucks. According to CordCutting.com, 1 in 5 people is using the account credentials of their friends or exes to stream videos from Netflix, Amazon Prime, […]
The recent Bollywood release of Gully Boy, starring Ranvir Singh and Alia Bhatt as the protagonists, has been fully leaked online by the infamous TamilRockers website. The full movie was found on the website for download a few hours after its official release on February 14, Thursday in India. The movie is still available on the website […]
Reddit is apparently shadowbanning posts that contain links to the popular file-hosting service Openload. Such posts are now hidden and the links are removed from the public eye. For the unacquainted, Openload is one of the largest file-hosting sites on the web, but it is often under scanner because of the frequent appearance of pirated content on the platform. […]
The Walking Dead’s ninth season took its mid-season break on November 28, 2018, with the airing of episode eight. Now, AMC’s one of the most talked about shows is set to be back on TV this Sunday with episode nine, titled Adaption. Just like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead’s creators also have a pretty good idea of […]
Directors and filmmakers often condemn torrent search engines, citing reasons like pirated content and illegal circulation on the Internet hurts their box office revenue. In fact, many countries have taken harsh steps to block torrent websites. Back in 2014, Swedish police even raided a PirateBay data center near Stockholm to end its term. However, the […]
Another day, another court order against The Pirate Bay (TPB). This time, the Patent and Market Court of Sweden has ordered the telephone company and mobile network operator Telia to block The Pirate Bay and other torrenting websites including NyaFilmer, FMovies, and Dreamfilm in the country. According to TorrentFreak, the interim order came after a complaint filed by a […]
It has been many days since a popular, semi-private BitTorrent tracker Demonoid has remained offline. The employees working for this website are also clueless about what’s happening and claim that the owner of Demonoid, Deimos, is also missing. None of them have had any contact with him for the past two months. Demonoid has been […]
The Pirate Bay is down for everyone for more than 20 hours. From the United States to India, all around the world authorities have told their Internet service providers (ISPs) to block each and every piracy site including The Pirate Bay but what about when these sites go down due to technical error or cyber attack? […]
The process of cryptocurrency mining slows down your computer and increases the energy bill – That is why it is time to find The Pirate Bay alternatives. The Pirate Bay is undoubtedly one of the most visited torrenting and file sharing websites. But did you know ThePirateBay.org is using the computing power (CPU) of your computer to mine cryptocurrency? […]