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LaLiga-driven Cloudflare blocks in Spain broke sites every weekend — Spaniards rushed to Proton VPN to bypass it.

MultiChoice Nigeria leads a major Walk Against Piracy in Lagos — creatives unite to defend films, jobs and artists against content theft.

Intl. task force shuts down 535 pirate sites and 1 streaming app as part of Phase 8 of Operation 404.

Piracy is exploding — operators warned to switch from reacting to actively preventing content theft before it happens.

Greece raids Santorini IPTV network: reseller arrested, 68 users prosecuted as illegal-streaming becomes criminal offence.

German courts ask EU for clarity — can linking or CDN caching count as copyright infringement in Cloudflare-UMG case.

Sex crimes — rape and revenge-porn — hit 4-year high in Scotland, raising serious alarm over growing trend.

DISH wins $42M judgment against host for ignoring DMCA notices and supporting IPTV piracy services.

Hacıosmanoğlu vows full crackdown — probe widens to players, staff and clubs; aims to purge betting from Turkish football.

Illegal online gambling seized 71% of EU market in 2024 — €80.6B revenue, €20B tax loss, 6,200+ illicit sites.

Nigeria suspends multiple .ng domains for piracy, targeting illegal sites harming the creative industry.

Deepfake abuse is rising rapidly, targeting women with AI-generated sexual content and lacking legal protection.

NH lawmaker Bryan Morse arrested for allegedly sharing explicit image without consent, facing revenge porn charge.

AI helps ICC detect betting fraud and match-fixing, strengthening sports integrity in the digital era.

Twitch gambling streams fuel online casino growth, attracting viewers but raising major addiction concerns.

Australian operators warn unlicensed online gambling is rising, risking consumers and hurting the legal market.

Premier League and Irdeto join global crackdown on crypto-funded piracy, targeting networks and finances.

ACE and DAZN shut down major Spanish piracy site, disrupting illegal live sports streaming operations.

Piracy is gaining moral support as OTT prices rise and access worsens, pushing viewers toward illegal alternatives.

Cheap AI tools fuel teen-created deepfake sex crimes in South Korea, causing harm and prompting legal action.

Illegal sports streaming platform shut down, as authorities crack down to protect media rights and revenues.

EuroLeague broadcast went black due to international feed failure, affecting Cosmote TV and other countries.

Jersey report warns children face rising online risks, urging stronger protection, education, and parental support.

Expert warns rising sextortion risk: shared intimate content can be hacked, leaked, and used for blackmail.

UEFA strengthens anti-piracy efforts, urging tougher enforcement to protect football revenues and broadcasters.

Digital trust is eroding; stronger transparency, regulation, and digital literacy are needed to rebuild it.

Thousands of illegal gambling sites target South Africans, causing financial harm and evading regulation.

Women’s sports and new formats are boosting live audiences, driving growth and engagement in sports broadcasting.

Study shows high-quality piracy reduces cinema sales, while low-quality copies push viewers to buy tickets.

Amazon limits Fire TV sideloading, making sports piracy harder and protecting licensed streaming revenues.

UNODC urges Nigeria to impose tougher penalties and stronger support systems for revenge porn victims.

Johannesburg police raid illegal operations, making arrests and seizing drugs, weapons, and counterfeit goods.

Major raid in Lenasia seizes illegal streaming devices, targeting piracy networks and protecting broadcasters.

Raipur summit rallies MSMEs: stakeholders call for cheaper land, ease of rules to jump-start growth across region.

EUIPO’s ACAPT Guide outlines 40-plus tech tools—RFID, holograms, blockchain, DRM—to fight counterfeiting and piracy.

Kansas man gets 25-year sentence after using AI to create child sexual abuse images and upload CSAM.

TikTok star “Dad the Dish” escapes jail after streaming Sky TV to thousands; crackdown on illegal streaming grows.

Sports-betting integrity is booming under pressure: corruption risks rising, tech changing fast, regulation racing to catch up.

Denmark moves to outlaw AI-deepfakes by holding model makers responsible for manipulated media misuse.

MultiChoice Nigeria urges students to shun piracy to protect creators and safeguard Nigeria’s creative future.

My Family Cinema closes after global piracy bust; users left hanging as crackdown sinks the service.

Revenge porn cases rising in Durban as a mother’s suicide attempt sparks demand for tougher laws and victim support.

Tech-enabled online violence silences women in India: images abused, laws weak, platforms slow to act.

Illegal streaming via modified Fire Sticks can lead to £50K fines and prison time in the UK.

Broadcasters face rising AI misuse and piracy; anti-piracy is ahead, AI defense still desperately behind.

Turkey suspends 149 football referees amid betting probe, exposing a deep integrity crisis in the sport.

Victim of deepfakes warns: if it happened to me, it can happen to anyone with an online presence.