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France orders VPNs to block 203 pirate sites, raising privacy and censorship concerns.

Amazon Fire Sticks linked to billions in piracy losses; calls grow for stricter anti-piracy measures.

Japan raises sexual consent age from 13 to 16, aligning with global norms and enhancing minor protection.

Singapore jails ISD seller Wang Yue for 6 months; company fined SGD $181K in anti-piracy crackdown.

Brazil proceeds with criminal case against Yout.com operator; court denies motion to dismiss.

Aztec’s report highlights ZKPs as a privacy-first solution for age verification without personal data.

Deepfakes challenge U.S. laws; states act, but federal legislation remains absent.

HiAnime, top anime piracy site, added to EU’s 2025 watch list amid rising global traffic concerns.

AI and ML transform cybersecurity, enabling proactive threat detection and real-time response strategies.

Nevada’s SB 256 targets illegal gambling, enabling prosecution of unlicensed operators, even offshore.

Panagiotopoulos case spurred Greek awareness of revenge porn; legal gaps and victim struggles persist.

India’s streaming piracy stems from content fragmentation and tech gaps, not just pricing issues.

Tech giants urge EU to assess Italy’s Piracy Shield over legal and rights concerns under EU law.

Haryana’s new gambling law challenges opinion trading apps, raising legal uncertainty for platforms.

Supreme Court seeks government’s stance on regulating online betting apps amid rising youth suicides.

Ohio introduces bills to regulate online gambling, proposing 36% tax and $50M licensing fee.

UK man arrested for leaking unreleased Hollywood films online; devices seized in piracy crackdown.

Tottenham wins 2025 Europa League 1–0 over Man Utd, ending 17-year trophy drought.

Arkansas enacts HB 1717, enhancing online privacy protections for children and teens, effective July 2026.

Japanese spoiler site referred to prosecutors for copyright infringement over detailed film summaries.

Portugal’s piracy rates exceed EU average, costing €250M annually; experts urge modernized countermeasures.

French court orders VPNs to block 203 illegal sports streaming sites in anti-piracy crackdown.

Old Mutual warns of 1,200% rise in deepfake scams in South Africa; urges public vigilance.

House Republicans propose a 10-year federal ban on state AI regulations, sparking privacy concerns.

1xBet is illegal in Australia due to lacking a local license; use licensed platforms for safe betting.

Deepfake scam uses fake political endorsements to promote bogus ‘Neptun Deep’ investment scheme.

Ex-Stoiximan Super League referee linked to illegal subscription TV piracy ring dismantled by authorities.

Colombia convicts MagisTV operators; ACE hails first dynamic criminal blocking order against piracy.

French court orders VPNs to block illegal Ligue 1 streams, marking a global first in anti-piracy efforts.

Italy fines 2,282 IPTV users €154+ each in major crackdown; repeat offenders risk €5,000 penalties.

MultiChoice and SAPS seize and destroy counterfeit DStv chargers; importer pays R40K settlement.

PAP intensifies anti-piracy efforts in Africa, leading to numerous raids, arrests, and shutdowns of illegal networks.

Inter Milan President Marotta urges strict action against football piracy to protect clubs’ financial health.

Illicit streaming devices in Taiwan pose cybersecurity risks, potentially enabling large-scale cyberattacks.

Elon Musk’s X sues Minnesota over deepfake law, citing free speech and Section 230 conflicts.

Spain intensifies crackdown on illegal gambling, enhancing player protections and enforcing new regulations.

LaLiga enforces ISP blocks on illegal streams; users face €250 fines for accessing pirated content.

FERPA protects student education records, granting access rights and privacy controls to families.

Victims of revenge porn feel abandoned as less than half of cases proceed to court, critics warn.

Premier League intensifies Singapore anti-piracy efforts, blocking 25 illegal streaming sites.

Peru cuts illegal online gambling by 40% through new regulations and enforcement actions.

Windscribe CEO warns global data retention laws threaten no-log VPNs and user privacy.

Fmovies operators avoid prison with suspended sentences, sparking criticism over lenient piracy penalties.

Trump proposes 100% tariff on foreign films to boost U.S. industry, sparking global debate and legal concerns.

IBCAP sues UK host Innetra PC for $25M over aiding pirate streams; DMCA non-compliance cited.

Overview of U.S. online gambling laws, state-by-state legalization status, and regulatory insights.

India’s video sector may lose $2.4B to piracy by 2029; effective measures could recover $1.1B.

China publicly destroyed 16 million counterfeit discs in 2001 to demonstrate anti-piracy efforts.

LaLiga’s anti-piracy efforts in Spain lead to Twitch IP blocks, sparking censorship concerns.

Content piracy poses a growing global economic threat, demanding stronger international enforcement.

ADPA aims to fight piracy but raises censorship concerns; activists warn of threats to free speech.

Creatives can protect their work through registration, tech tools, and legal actions against piracy.

NBA warns unregulated prediction markets threaten game integrity, urges regulatory oversight.

Counterfeit goods pose growing risks; proactive strategies and collaboration are key to combating them.

UK’s illegal online gambling market sees £2.7bn wagered annually, posing risks to consumers and tax revenue.

India plans anti-piracy app to combat film leaks, but effectiveness and user adoption remain uncertain.

EU seeks feedback on anti-piracy measures for live events; public consultation open until May 28.