takedowns

Is ‘Pirate DRM’ Really the Best Response to Bulk DMCA Takedowns?

The file-sharing world is a multi-headed beast but not just in the traditional ‘hydra’ sense. The most visible elements are the public torrent sites like The Pirate Bay, KickassTorrents and any of the others...

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Sunday, February 10th, 2013 Net News No Comments

RIAA Set For Historic 10,000,000th Google URL Takedown

The popularity of Google’s search product, the most prominent tool the company offers, means that Internet users all around the world have a central and free point from where to seek, find and discover...

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Monday, February 4th, 2013 Net News No Comments

Usenet Feels The Heat As Copyright Holders Try To Strip Away Content

Despite the BitTorrent explosion of the past few years there have always been file-sharers who believe that if you want secure access to content at the fastest speeds, Usenet is the place to obtain...

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Friday, November 9th, 2012 Net News No Comments

Alleged Operator Of Sport Streaming Websites Fined With $13,000

Following February’s takedowns of some major sport-streaming portals, U.S. authorities apprehended Yonjo Quiroa – a man suspected of operating several websites that offered links to illegal sports streams. Now, the alleged admin is to...

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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 Net News No Comments

Should Bogus Copyright Takedown Senders Be Punished?

Yes, copyright holders are entitled to protect their content from being pirated, but whether they should be able to do this at all costs is up for debate. In recent months the number...

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Sunday, September 9th, 2012 Net News 1 Comment