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- Piracy 101
  M&E Journal: An Insiders Look at the Billion-Dollar Pirate Subscription IPTV Business
  
  Published by CDSA on 3/30
  
  When looking into the ever-evolving and growing world of IPTV piracy, it is difficult to fully grasp what it means when a recent investigative report found that the “business” of illegal piracy subscription services has grown to a $1 billion problem in the U.S. alone.
  
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  Piracy 101
  When To Share Your Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ Passwords (And When You Can’t)
  
  Published by Forbes on 3/29
  
  When word first erupted on social media earlier this month that Neftlix was testing a crackdown on unauthorized credential sharing, it struck fear into the hearts of those who have been watching “Bridgerton” or “Murder Among the Mormons” using someone else’s account.
  
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  Piracy 101
  Good Money Gone Bad
  
  With content piracy, criminals are making big money at the expense of creators, consumers and advertisers.
  
  Piracy 101
  Expert Series: How Piracy Impacts the Entertainment Industry
  
  Content piracy hurts more people than you might imagine.
Hidden Costs of Piracy
- Hidden Costs of Piracy
  Expert Series: Consequences of Pirate Services
  
  Streaming content from pirate services carries risks. Here are just a few.
  
  Hidden Costs of Piracy
  PIRATED CONTENT? DON’T DO IT. (Watch)
  
  Watch the video series on the risks of pirated content.
  
  Hidden Costs of Piracy
  How much are you willing to pay to get that free content? (WATCH)
  
  Hidden Costs of Piracy
  Top 4 Reasons to Avoid Pirated Content (WATCH)
  
  Video: There are many reasons why viewing pirated TV, movies and sports content is a bad idea. Click to watch the top four risks.
In the News
- In the News
  US Government Works on Consumer Awareness Campaign to Combat Piracy
  
  Published by TorrentFreak on 3/20
  
  The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is working on a public awareness campaign to combat online piracy and counterfeiting. This plan is welcomed by copyright holders, who offer several suggestions for its implementation.
  
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  In the News
  US Senators Urge Attorney General to Prosecute Pirate Streaming Services
  
  Published by TorrentFreak on 3/17
  
  US Senators Patrick Leahy and Thom Tillis urge recently appointed Attorney General Merrick Garland to put the new piracy streaming bill to use.
  
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  In the News
  Study: 58% of Survey Respondents Purchased Third-Party SVOD Login Details/Passwords Online
  
  Published by Media Play News on 3/23
  
  In addition to reportedly losing billions annually in lost revenue due to password sharing, new data suggests the black market for third-party login details and passwords is big business.
  
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  In the News
  Sports Industry Can Earn Billions by Selectively Converting ‘Willing’ Pirates
  
  Published by TorrentFreak on 3/16
  
  New research published by Synamedia shows that the sports industry can potentially earn billions in extra revenue with a tailored approach to piracy.
  
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Hidden Costs of Piracy

Free or deeply discounted television, film or sports content may seem like a gift. But deals that seem too good to be true often are, and they come with a price. The only question is, how steep? Find out about the costs associated with pirated content here.

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Expert Series: Consequences of Pirate Services

Streaming content from pirate services carries risks. Here are just a few.

PIRATED CONTENT? DON’T DO IT. (Watch)

Watch the video series on the risks of pirated content.

How much are you willing to pay to get that free content? (WATCH)

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