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TorrentFreak RSS Feb 7

Research: Major Pirate Site Shutdown Boosted Visits to other Pirate Sites (and Netflix)

https://torrentfreak.com/research-major-pirate-site-shutdown-boosted-visits-to-other-pirate-sites-and-netflix/

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Research: Major Pirate Site Shutdown Boosted Visits to other Pirate Sites (and Netflix) * TorrentFreak

Do pirate site shutdowns simply drive people to other pirate sites, or can they also increase legal consumption?

TorrentFreak RSS Nov 30

Pirate IPTV Box Evades Blocking But is Also Critically Vulnerable to Attack

https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-iptv-box-evades-blocking-but-is-also-critically-vulnerable-to-attack-251130/

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Pirate IPTV Box Evades Blocking But is Also Critically Vulnerable to Attack * TorrentFreak

A pirate TV box offering lifetime access to movies, TV, and live sports, that can also evade site blocking? It's true, albeit with caveats.

TorrentFreak RSS Nov 20

EUIPO Study: Major Brand Ads on Pirate Sites Surged 567%

https://torrentfreak.com/euipo-study-major-brand-ads-on-pirate-sites-surged-567/

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EUIPO Study: Major Brand Ads on Pirate Sites Surged 567% * TorrentFreak

A new report published by the EU Intellectual Property Office reports an alarming 567% surge in major brand advertising on pirate sites.

TorrentFreak RSS Nov 8

Movie Theaters Can Compete With Piracy, But Not By Cutting Prices, Study Finds

https://torrentfreak.com/movie-theaters-can-compete-with-piracy-but-not-by-cutting-prices-study-finds/

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Movie Theaters Can Compete With Piracy, But Not By Cutting Prices, Study Finds * TorrentFreak

A new academic study has found that movie theaters can lure pirates back to the big screen by improving the quality of the theater experience.

TorrentFreak RSS Nov 2

Some Pirates Use Religion as an Excuse, For Others It’s a Moral Barrier

https://torrentfreak.com/some-pirates-use-religion-as-an-excuse-for-others-its-a-moral-barrier/

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Some Pirates Use Religion as an Excuse, For Others It's a Moral Barrier * TorrentFreak

According to a new study, those who use religion mostly for social benefits, are more likely to pirate than those with strongly held beliefs.

TorrentFreak RSS Oct 12

‘Fear of Looking Cheap’ Can Deter Sports Piracy, But Piracy Stats Can Backfire

https://torrentfreak.com/fear-of-looking-cheap-can-deter-sports-piracy-but-piracy-stats-can-backfire/

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'Fear of Looking Cheap' Can Deter Sports Piracy, But Piracy Stats Can Backfire * TorrentFreak

While many anti-piracy campaigns struggle to make an impact, a new study offers fresh insight into what works and what doesn't.

TorrentFreak RSS Sep 11, 2025

Takedown Notices for Pirate Live Streams Skyrocket, But Why?

https://torrentfreak.com/takedown-notices-for-pirate-live-streams-skyrocket-but-why/

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Takedown Notices for Pirate Live Streams Skyrocket, But Why? * TorrentFreak

A new industry-backed report reveals that takedown notices for pirated live sports streams skyrocketed, but who is to blame?

TorrentFreak RSS Sep 8, 2025

Piracy Shield Study Reveals Massive Overblocking & Collateral Damage

https://torrentfreak.com/piracy-shield-study-reveals-massive-overblocking-collateral-damage-250909/

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Piracy Shield Study Reveals Massive Overblocking & Collateral Damage * TorrentFreak

The first in-depth study on Italy's Piracy Shield reveals an ineffective system responsible for massive overblocking & unintended consequences.

TorrentFreak RSS Aug 23, 2025

UK Live Sports Piracy Sets New Record, Movie Piracy Returns to 2019 Peak

https://torrentfreak.com/uk-live-sports-piracy-sets-new-record-movie-piracy-returns-to-2019-peak-250823/

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UK Live Sports Piracy Sets New Record, Movie Piracy Returns to 2019 Peak * TorrentFreak

The UK's Online Copyright Infringement Tracker reveals an overall piracy rate of 29% in 2024, down three points on data last reported in 2022.

TorrentFreak RSS Jun 21, 2025

Sports Piracy Damages Soar in Italy Despite ‘Piracy Shield’ Blocking Efforts

https://torrentfreak.com/sports-piracy-damages-soar-in-italy-despite-piracy-shield-blocking-efforts/

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Sports Piracy Damages Soar in Italy Despite 'Piracy Shield' Blocking Efforts * TorrentFreak

Italy's new anti-piracy law and the related 'Piracy Shield' blocking system have a limited effect on piracy rates.