Bulgarian Torrent Giants Zamunda, Zelka, and ArenaBG Seized in Joint U.S.-Bulgarian Operation * TorrentFreak

After more than two decades of surviving legal and political pressure, several titans of the Bulgarian file-sharing scene were seriously hit.

Operator of Bato.to Criminally Investigated in China Following CODA Piracy Complaint

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Operator of Bato.to Criminally Investigated in China Following CODA Piracy Complaint * TorrentFreak

Anti-piracy group CODA has been the driving force behind the takedown of the iconic manga pirate site Bato.to.

Kakao Entertainment Behind the Bato.to Piracy Crackdown, Operator Identified * TorrentFreak

The disappearance of the massive manga/manhwa piracy hub Bato.to was a major disappointment to many fans this week.

"Vast" Anti-IPTV Piracy Operation Promised Ahead of AFCON 2025 * TorrentFreak

Just days ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kick-off in Morocco, a "vast operation" against illegal IPTV services has been promised.

MKVCinemas: ACE Anti-Piracy Coalition Takes Credit For Sudden Shutdown * TorrentFreak

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment says it was behind the sudden closure of MKVCinemas, a popular India-based streaming site that disappeared unexpectedly last month. As part of the same operation, ACE says it also shut down a "cloning tool" that enabled pirates to share content in private while evading takedowns. Factor in drama from the iBomma shutdown, and Indian pirates have had quite the month. The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment says it was behind the sudden and unexpected closure of MKVCinemas last month.

Greek Cybercrime Unit Shuts Down IPTV Pirates, 68 End Users Face Fines * TorrentFreak

Authorities in Greece have shut down an illegal IPTV operation, leading to one arrest and the referral of 68 end users for prosecution.

Operation Endpoint: Pirate IPTV Services Down After Raids & Several Arrests * TorrentFreak

A significant law enforcement operation carried out by multiple law enforcement agencies in Brazil is being celebrated as a success.

Pirate IPTV Empire Goes Dark in Brazil, Marketing the Common Denominator * TorrentFreak

With surprisingly few concerns that reliability of IPTV services could nosedive, last weekend that's exactly what happened in Brazil.

Y2Mate.com Among a Dozen YouTube Rippers Shut Down By IFPI * TorrentFreak

IFPI says enforcement action against the operator of YouTube-ripping site Y2Mate.com, has led the site's closure along with 11 similar sites.

Mass Pirate Site Domain Suspensions Aim to Slay the Streaming Hydra * TorrentFreak

The MPA, ACE, and Korea-based COA, have deployed the most powerful anti-piracy measure available. 248 domains are flagged for suspension.