In a connected world, where technology continuously advances, now, more than ever, we need to grasp the importance of taking affirmative steps to protect online intellectual property rights. Intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement are nothing […]
Investigators often get told to “follow the money”. The time has come to extend this approach to the fight against online piracy, as new Irdeto research reveals the scale at which payment platforms are being used to enable illegal streaming.
Many Pay TV operators rely on visual marks or “HashCodes” to fingerprint their content so they can trace piracy leaks to the source. But Irdeto investigations have found tools that help pirates remove these marks openly on sale for less than $2,000. So, what’s the alternative?
The EC has ramped up pressure for “swift and proactive” action to tackle illegal content, including copyright infringement. It’s even set a one-hour target for taking down the most harmful content. Could platforms soon face a legally-enforced deadline for removing pirate content?
Newly-published recommendations sets out “operational measures” for combatting illegal content online.
All eyes are on the California District Court – particularly pirates’. Judge George Wu’s interim ruling shows CloudFlare’s defence won’t be a simple open-and-shut case. It’s added suspense normally only reserved for Hollywood court room dramas – not real life. Why is this being touted as a landmark case and what does it mean?
The case: In 2016, adult publisher ALS filed a complaint against Cloudflare (a US CDN provider).
Pew Research’s recent study , found that 61% of young adults (18-29) using streaming services as their primary way to watch TV. Given that statistic you can see why site blocking is an important tool in the anti-piracy toolkit. But like the online pirates, it aims to block, it’s critical that site blocking also adapts and evolves.
How many of your online accounts or services require passwords? So many to remember. What’s your personal technique – your children’s names; adding a number each time it needs updating or a password manager?
Irdeto’s Cybersecurity Services team obtained a copy of the largest aggregated database of stolen credentials.
When was the last time you used your credentials online? A few minutes ago? Within the last 24 hours? Our credentials are at the heart of our online lives. So, what happens if they are stolen?
Irdeto’s Cybersecurity Services team obtained a copy of the largest aggregated database of stolen credentials.
We live in an always connected world. So much so that in The Netherlands they’ve put the red ‘don’t walk’ light on the ground as people are so engrossed looking down at their mobile device. If you ask how wireless connectivity can be improved: it’s faster download, quicker response and more reliable connection. According to its promise 5G will deliver all that and more! Great news for consumers. But will it be the cybercriminals who are real winners?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday were the peak shopping days ahead of the festive holidays. Bargains galore for consumers. A bonanza for online retailers as well as pirates! With the increased professionalism of pirates, some consumers may not realize they’ve bought an illicit streaming device (ISD).
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Over the years we’ve seen that the most popular devices exploited by pirates are