Pirates of the Stream: Illegal IPTV Service Sunk in Global Bust!
Pirated movie streaming services are not just stealing Hollywood dreams; they’re also infecting devices with malware. An international sting operation, “Taken Down,” dismantled a network serving 22 million users, raking in $265 million monthly. This bust highlights how piracy can cost the global movie industry billions and compromise cybersecurity worldwide.
Hot Take:
In a plot twist that feels like a scene from a blockbuster crime thriller, Italian and international law enforcement agencies have dramatically taken down an infamous piracy streaming service. Not just a haven for illicit binge-watching, this operation was a digital hydra, with its tentacles reaching across continents to hack and attack. Hollywood may need to pick up the rights to this story—because it’s got everything: crime, deception, and a dash of malware for that extra spice!
Key Points:
- Operation “Taken Down” dismantled a major illegal piracy streaming service.
- Joint operation included Italy’s Postal and Cybersecurity Police, Europol, Eurojust, and the UK’s NCSC.
- 96 individuals were arrested across multiple countries.
- Claims of malware distribution through the service remain under investigation.
- Piracy costs the global movie industry an estimated $10 billion annually.