Privacy has always been a major concern for BitTorrent users and there are only a few ways to remain anonymous. By using a secure connection, as the new TorrentPrivacy tool offers, you can bypass almost every firewall or traffic shaping application, while making sure that nobody can see what you're downloading.
When FileSoup administrator Geeker had his home raided in the summer of 2009, police and the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) literally trashed his place. In a previous interview Geeker vividly recalled the events. “I got back home just befor …
Earlier this week we broke the news that US authorities had started a third round of domain seizures. This time, it turned out that the actions were aimed at sports streaming sites. In total, 10 domain names belonging to 6 websites were handed over to the …
Just in time for the Christmas holidays, the guys who brought us the Humble Indie Bundle have done it again. With their latest game pack, called simply Humble Indie Bundle 2, Wolfire Games are capturing imaginations. Their pay-what-you-want model is pro …
Starting mid-September, dozens of anti-piracy groups, copyright lawyers and pro-copyright outfits have been targeted by a group of Anonymous Internet ‘vigilantes’ under the flag of Operation Payback. The operation started initially as ‘payback’ agai …
Following in the wake of last week’s failed appeal in the trial of The Pirate Bay operators and the confirmation of their jail sentences, Sweden’s Prosecution Office is warning that custodial sentences could be considered more often in future file-sharing …
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is the first half of the two part finale of the Harry Potter film series. The film is set to premiere worldwide this Thursday and is expected to gross over a billion dollars in the weeks and months ahead. Ha …
Over the years we have covered dozens of artists who’ve spoken out on piracy. From Lily Allen, through 50 Cent to Radiohead, all have voiced their opinion on the topic. While quotes on piracy were relatively rare 5 years ago, nowadays artists are commentin …
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