Major Sports Piracy Sites Go Dark Amid Global Streaming Crackdown
Two prominent illegal sports streaming platforms, Methstreams and Crackstreams, have suddenly ceased operations amid intensifying anti-piracy efforts. The shutdown highlights the $28 billion annual impact of piracy on sports, with recent Super Bowl alone drawing 17 million illegal viewers.
Spotify's Secret 'Perfect Fit Content' Program Exposed: The Dark Side of Music Streaming
An explosive investigation reveals Spotify's covert program using artificial artists and manipulated playlists to maximize profits while reducing royalty payments. The exposé uncovers hundreds of mysterious artists traced back to Sweden, raising serious ethical concerns and calls for congressional investigation into streaming practices.
Spotify's Ghost Artist Strategy: The Rise of Fake Musicians in Popular Playlists
An investigation reveals Spotify's controversial practice of filling prominent playlists with music from non-existent 'ghost artists' through its Perfect Fit Content program. This strategy is displacing legitimate musicians and raising concerns about streaming transparency and fair artist compensation.
Spotify Platform Exploited to Spread Pirated Software and Game Cheats
Cybersecurity researchers reveal malicious actors are using Spotify playlists and podcasts to distribute links to unauthorized downloads and harmful software. The exploitation of the popular streaming platform allows bad actors to bypass security measures while potentially exposing millions of users to malware and scams.
Hackers Target Jupyter Servers to Create Illegal Sports Streaming Network
Cybersecurity researchers discovered attackers exploiting unsecured Jupyter data science servers to illegally stream sports content from legitimate broadcasters. The scheme involves compromising servers to capture and redistribute live sports broadcasts through unauthorized streaming platforms.