The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office announced today the seizure of several major online criminal marketplaces that provided pirated versions of popular video games, dismantling a multi-million dollar piracy operation that caused an estimated $170 million in losses to the gaming industry. The FBI obtained federal authorization to seize the domains of multiple high-traffic piracy sites, including nsw2u[.]com, nswdl[.]com, game-2u[.]com, bigngame[.]com, ps4pkg[.]com, ps4pkg[.]net, and mgnetu[.]com. These domains served as the primary infrastructure for hosting and facilitating access to the pirated video games. The coordinated law enforcement action targeted websites that had been operating for more than four years, distributing pirated copies of highly anticipated video games days or weeks before their official release dates. Visitors to these formerly active piracy sites now encounter seizure banners notifying them that federal authorities have seized the domains under a court-issued warrant. This action represents a significant victory in the ongoing battle against video game piracy, which has become increasingly sophisticated with digital distribution platforms. The investigation and seizure operation were conducted in coordination with international partners, highlighting the global nature of digital piracy enforcement. By distributing games before their official release dates, these piracy sites directly undermined legitimate sales and marketing efforts by game publishers.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:00:16 +0000