A major crackdown has taken down the Calcio sports streaming piracy service, which attracted over 123 million visits annually. This platform was notorious for illegally streaming live sports events, causing significant revenue losses to legitimate broadcasters and sports organizations. Authorities collaborated internationally to dismantle the operation, highlighting the ongoing battle against digital piracy. The shutdown serves as a warning to similar services and underscores the importance of protecting intellectual property rights in the digital age. This article explores the impact of the Calcio service on the sports streaming industry, the methods used by pirates to evade detection, and the legal measures taken to combat such cybercrimes. It also discusses the broader implications for cybersecurity and digital content protection, emphasizing the need for advanced technological solutions and international cooperation to curb piracy effectively.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:15:16 +0000