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.
… Lawyers, nefarious anti-piracy outfits, spammers and scam artists make millions off file-sharers every year. These practices …
Ever since they first reared their heads in the UK file-sharing sphere, lawyers ACS:Law have been raising eyebrows. The tiny law firm, which took over the business of chasing alleged file-sharers from Davenport Lyons, have been steeped in controversy, maki …
… below shows Lord Clement-Jones labeling the operation as a scam. Anti Piracy Scheme Labeled a Scam in House of Lords It is surprising that in the UK, copyright holders - …
… music artists and film makers, and steering clear of scammy advertisers could be further plus points. Aldor concludes that the …
Good times lie ahead for the companies that gather information on BitTorrent and other file-sharing networks. In the US, the MPAA and RIAA are negotiating with ISPs on how to deal with alleged copyright infringers, and in the UK citizens could lose their I …
… as well ban email because of all the trojans and phishing scams that are sent around. Or stop selling USB drives because people might …
… it will be corrected soon. Perhaps they can delete the scammy PirateBay.com site while they’re at it? Update: Destined Enterprises, …
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Left Quote“The Pirate Bay has been one of the most important movements in Sweden for freedom of speech, working against corruption and censorship.
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