by Rupert Jones, The Guardian — 7 October 2023
In the UK a joint industry and Government initiative has launched to warn consumers of the risks that come with using illicit streaming services.
The campaign is backed by the Intellectual Property Office, Crimestoppers, the Federation Against Copyright Theft, the British Association for Screen Entertainment, ITV, Sky and the Premier League.
Those behind the initiative say illegal streaming services “are increasingly operated by sophisticated criminal networks” that are often involved in other types of crime.
The risk of being exposed to fraud and data theft “increases significantly” when users hand over their credit or debit card details to pay for illegal content, says the campaign. It adds that a recent study found that of 50 illegal streaming sites analysed, 90% were classified as risky.
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