ACE & MPA Prepare a Big List of Pirate Sites to Target in 2024

By iptv.legal , in News , at December 28, 2023

ACE and the MPA have prepared a big list of pirate sites to shut down in 2024.

As the festive season enveloped the world, with millions in North America, Latin America, Europe, and beyond immersed in Christmas festivities, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) were strategizing their targets for 2024.

Their focus: an extensive array of streaming, hosting, torrent, and other platforms that symbolize just a fragment of a much larger issue in the digital age.

Let’s not forget that ACE and the MPA had a busy 2023:

The Immediate Impact on Popular Streaming Sites

Recently, followers of ahaseries.com, uhuseries.com, and owlserieshd.com faced a rude awakening.

Attempting to access these sites only led them to the control of the MPA, which redirected them to ACE’s web portal.

Here, a straightforward message awaited: “WATCH LEGALLY.” This directive underscored the availability of over 140 legal content providers globally, highlighting the widespread alternatives to piracy.

The Global Reach of ACE

The influence of piracy is not bounded by geography. Whether it’s the choices influenced by availability in Thailand or the omnipresent vigilance of ACE, the reach is global.

The recent activities in a California district court exemplify this. Jan van Voorn, MPA and ACE’s content protection chief, has been instrumental in initiating DMCA subpoena applications that compel third-party companies to reveal information on about 40 pirate sites.

One notable site in South America, with a 13-year presence online, has already succumbed to this pressure.

Analyzing the Response from Targeted Platforms

The future responses of these targeted platforms remain uncertain.

However, traffic data indicates that these sites cater to millions of visits each month, a statistic ACE is determined to reverse.

The recent DMCA subpoenas by the MPA list the domains, the allegedly infringing content, and the third-party platforms required to surrender user data to MPA/ACE.

Notable Pirate Websites Listed

Within the DMCA subpoenas, below are some of the notable pirate domains listed:

filmize.tv
hinatasoul.com
anitube.vip
mixdrop.club
futemax.re
canales.online
uupbom.com
iptv-sharing.org
animesion.to
animefire.vip
comando.la
gogoanime2.org
cuevana-3.id

The Case of CompucaliTV.org: A Study in Compliance

CompucaliTV.org is a prime example, having announced its closure after 13 years. This closure, as reported by La Republica, was met with mixed reactions on social media.

Users lamented the loss, yet acknowledged the reasons behind the site’s shutdown. Despite this, the phenomenon of ‘domain-hopping’ demonstrates the complexity of ACE’s challenge.

Reports indicate that new domains resembling CompucaliTV.org are emerging, underscoring the persistent nature of online piracy.

Domain-Hopping and Compliance: The Ongoing Struggle

Domain-hopping, a common tactic in the piracy landscape, has evolved into a sophisticated strategy, especially in regions like Japan and Vietnam.

This adaptability often leads to increased traffic for these pirated sites, a scenario contrary to what ACE aims to achieve.

Additionally, there are signs of superficial compliance from some platforms, suggesting a deeper issue of non-conformity, which history suggests will eventually have consequences.

Conclusion: The Unrelenting Pursuit of Piracy

In conclusion, the battle against online piracy is a relentless pursuit by organizations like the MPA and ACE.

Site operators may eventually tire or shift priorities, but the MPA’s dedication to curbing piracy remains unwavering.

As we progress into 2024, this landscape remains dynamic, with both challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders involved.

For more information on this story, you can view the official DMCA Subpoena Applications (1) (2) from the MPA and the report from TorrentFreak.

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