A new law has been enacted by the Italian Senate with the aim of blocking pirate streaming sources and IPTV Services. The legislation is designed to eliminate live events featuring “illegally disseminated content, including by adopting urgent precautionary measures.” This new law assigns oversight of the process to the Italian Authorities for Communications or AGCOM. […]
IBCAP Removes Thousands of Illegal Streams of IPL Tournament
IBCAP, the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy, recently announced the removal of numerous illegal streams showcasing the IPL Tournament. The coalition consists of global broadcasters and distributors committed to combating illicit streaming activities. IBCAP’s efforts targeted the 2023 Indian Premier League Tournament, a highly popular cricket event globally. Moving forward, it remains vital to monitor […]
Congratulations Jason Aldean “Try That In A Small Town”
This past week Paramount, the parent organization of CMT, canceled Jason Aldean’s hit, “Try That In A Small Town”. After removing the song/video, it surged to #1 on the iTunes chart and now holds the #2 position. Country Music Television (CMT) announced that they will no longer broadcast the “Try That In a Small Town” […]
Disney Announces Price Hikes for Numerous Streaming Services
The Walt Disney Company has announced price hikes for its portfolio of streaming services for 2023. Following in Netflix’s footsteps, the organization has elected to raise prices for all 3 services including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. There will also be additional packages available for residents of Canada and Europe including ad-supported offerings. Some of the […]
New DISH Network DRM Patent Aims to Kill IPTV
DISH Network recently obtained a new patent designed to enhance security in content delivery for both streaming platforms and traditional cable TV DVRs. The primary aim of this innovative system is to strengthen content protection, creating a more robust defense against unauthorized IPTV services attempting to stream DISH’s and other cable companies’ content illicitly over […]
SportsBay Owners Must Pay DISH/Sling TV Over $490 Million
Owners of the popular sports streaming website SportsBay have been ordered to pay DISH & Sling TV over 490 million dollars. This ruling came after a court decision in a Texas District Court on August 14, 2023. SportsBay, an affiliated site of The Pirate Bay, provided live streaming content, including sporting events, free of charge. […]
Discord.io Suffers Major Data Breach – Decides to Shut Down
Discord.io has suffered a major data breach affecting 760,000 members and their personal information. The website announced that Discord.io is a third-party service from Discord that helps users generate custom invites for their channels. It is used by tons of small organizations, including IPTV Services, to communicate with customers and potential subscribers. The breach occurred […]
Amazon Launches New Fire TV Channels App for Firestick & Fire TV
Amazon has unveiled its new “Fire TV Channels” App for Firestick and Fire TV devices. This application is built directly into Firestick devices and features tons of live and on-demand content from over 400 providers. While “Fire TV Channels” has been around for a little while, this is the first time it has come in […]
UK Teen Uses Amazon Firestick to Hack Grand Theft Auto VI
UK Teen Uses Amazon Firestick to Hack Grand Theft Auto VI Many are familiar with the Amazon Firestick’s abilities for streaming Movies, TV Shows, and Live TV. Users can now install applications that are not found in the Amazon App Store for unrestricted streaming access and more using itsjailbreaking capabilities. It appears that a recent […]
Malware Continues to Infect Android TV Boxes & Streaming Apps
A new report reveals that malware is infiltrating various Android TV Boxes and sideloaded Streaming Apps or APKs. This concerns affordable “generic Android TV Boxes” running a modified Android OS, commonly found in mobile devices and tablets. In the past, occurrences of Android TV Box Malware have been documented, including devices with compromised firmware and […]