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Massive BitTorrent and Cyberlocker Domain Crackdown Underway (Updated)

TorrentFreak- In what is being described as the biggest domain crackdown since US Homeland Security seized more than 70 domains in 2010, Italy has targeted more than two dozen BitTorrent, cyberlocker and other file-sharing sites. The Public Prosecutor of Rome has ordered the blocking of Rapidgator, Uploaded, BitShare, NowVideo, VideoPremium and many others, warning that he will progress the action internationally in order to properly seize their domains.

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Settler4021d ago

Yes,this will work. Good job I must say :)

pompombrum4020d ago

You missed the /s after "Yes this will work"

adorie4020d ago

Decentralized networks seem to be the wave of the future. The internet will be a segregated "neighborhood" with virtual doors and keys, sort of like now, but actively policed, virtually on the same level as public servants (police)

Just my two cents.

kingPoS4020d ago (Edited 4020d ago )

Much in the same way cable titans here in America are resisting change. So too do they want control or price everything you watch.

extermin8or4020d ago

lol it's the internet shut one down 5 more appear and they look and are easier for people to use to try and downlaod stuff... and usually harder to track down too :p

gaffyh4020d ago

Pirate domains are like the Hydra, cut off one, seven will grow in its place.

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Comcast throttling BitTorrent was no big deal, FCC says

Net neutrality rules unnecessary because ISPs will do the right thing, Pai says.

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The Pirate Bay offline for 24 hours due to technical problems (Update)

The Pirate Bay has been offline for 24 hours, causing concern among many BitTorrent users. The TPB team is aware of the situation and says the problems are being caused by technical issues, so the site is likely to rebounce soon.

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micx2960d ago

This must have been a huge scare in the torrenting community.

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Apple is Running BitTorrent Trackers in Cupertino

Apple is not known for being friendly towards BitTorrent software in its App Store but it appears the technology giant isn't averse to using the technology itself. In fact, according to data provided by "Internet of things" search engine Shodan, Apple is running BitTorrent trackers from dozens of IP addresses in Cupertino.

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