Report Links Piracy to Drugs, Weapons, and the Mafia; Calls for U.S. Site-Blocking

A new report by the Digital Citizens Alliance and IP House argues that piracy has become more organized and sophisticated over the years. In some cases, it has been linked to other criminal elements, including drugs, weapons, and the mafia. The report calls for site-blocking legislation and urges Congress to act. How site-blocking would affect other criminal endeavors remains to be seen.