Police will visit YOUR HOME to fight piracy to stop free Sky TV streams

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Police officers visit the homes of those suspected of illegally streaming copyrighted material, including Hollywood blockbusters, Sky original dramas and the latest Premier League matches. The latest crackdown, taking place at addresses in the UK, is the result of a joint operation between police and anti-piracy group FACT.

Agents have already visited homes in Essex, Hertfordshire, West Yorkshire and Pembrokeshire. Homeowners are warned to immediately stop all illegal streaming activities. In the past, broadband providers – including BT and Sky – have sent similar messages by post. Internet providers can detect when customers are using their home broadband to illegally access copyrighted material, either using torrents, streaming sites or set-top boxes such as Kodi and IPTV Boxes.

Kieron Sharp, Chief Executive of FACT said: “We use a range of tactics to prevent the provision of illegal streaming. Our ongoing activity focuses on various elements of the global piracy landscape, taking into account the magnitude of the violations to ensure effective and proportionate action is taken.”

Of course, those who have already received a warning — or who are spreading illegal ways to watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters, shows, and mockery programs — could also face much harsher sentences. Last month, a man was arrested by West Mercia police on suspicion of illegal streaming of pay-TV channels. The police had been working with FACT on the case.

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Police officers visit homes in UK to tackle streaming violations (Image: GETTY)

In addition to the risk of police knocking on the door, there are a number of other risks associated with illegal streams.

A number of IPTV boxes are sold with access to Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and other paid channels for a low monthly fee of a few pounds or so. However, if you pay for these illegal streaming options, you expose your credit or debit card to malicious parties who could use this data (or keep it unencrypted and safe).

Not only that, but there is also an increased risk of malware and scams when visiting these nefarious streaming sites compared to legit options like Virgin Media and Sky.

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The latest crackdown on piracy coincides with the new Premier League season (Image: GETTY)

Kieron Sharp warned viewers of the increased risks when choosing free or cheap illegal options: “With the new Premier League season in full swing, some fans may be tempted to watch the matches incorrectly on the correct channels or selected devices and the risks to users are not without consequences: by clicking on links or deceptive ads, fans expose themselves to infecting their device with a virus, ransomware attacks or even a data breach.

Cybersecurity firm Webroot recently found that 92 percent of illegal streaming sites used to illegally copy sports content over a single weekend promoted a series of Bitcoin and mobile app scams and contained malware threats. In addition, content was viewed live from an unauthorized website or add-on can expose viewers (young and old) to explicit ads and age-appropriate content. Unlike most legal sources, these unauthorized websites, devices, apps, and the content they access do not have effective parental controls.”

Last month, Paul Faulkner was jailed for illegally supplying and viewing Premier League content.

The 35-year-old’s illegal streams promised to unlock access to Sky channels, including some of America’s biggest dramas and original movies, as well as Premier League matches. Faulkner was sentenced to 16 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple copyright infringements and fraud.

During sentencing, the Liverpool Crown Court judge acknowledged that Faulkner’s use of the service was a crime itself, which was reflected in his being given a separate sentence of four months’ imprisonment.

Speaking about the sentence, Kevin Plumb, director of the Premier League’s Legal Service, said: “This conviction once again demonstrates that the courts take piracy seriously and that there are significant consequences for criminals involved in all forms of piracy.

“Legal action will be taken against those who grant unauthorized access to Premier League football, regardless of the size or scale of the pirate operation. This defendant was also given a separate four-month jail term for simply watching the unauthorized service. , this should dispel any misconception that watching pirate streaming services is a gray area or not an offense in any way.

“The Premier League’s significant financial support for the entire football pyramid and wider communities is made possible by being able to sell and protect our broadcasting rights. We are pleased that such rulings allow courts to understand the importance of protecting our copyright.”

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