Dutch broadcasters, streaming services and industry groups are urging the government to coordinate tougher enforcement against illegal IPTV, including action against providers, resellers and payment networks, and to improve cooperation and consumer awareness. They warn of harm to media investment and users’ security.
AAPA estimates 34.4 million people in the EU, UK and Switzerland used illicit IPTV in 2025, generating €2.6 billion for illegal providers and costing legitimate pay-TV firms up to €5.8 billion in lost revenue. The group urges faster, coordinated anti-piracy measures.
The US Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to address digital piracy as part of a wider cybercrime and national security threat. It called for hearings, stronger enforcement tools, international cooperation, and expanded public-private partnerships.
A UK study warns that illegal streaming exposes viewers to fraud, identity theft, malware and potentially organised crime; 37% of active users surveyed had encountered harmful or unsafe content. Researchers estimate fraud and theft cost these users about £270 million annually, while UK consumers spend around £1.2 billion a year on pirated content.
A WPI Economics study estimates that 31% of UK adults accessed illegal streams in the previous three months, rising to 51% among 18–24-year-olds. Films and TV were more commonly pirated than live sports, and social media was the most common access route.
At the US Chamber of Commerce's Digital Piracy Symposium, leaders emphasized that digital piracy has evolved into a significant threat to consumers and businesses, necessitating a comprehensive approach to enforcement and policy that addresses its broader implications beyond copyright infringement.
CANAL+ and LALIGA have signed a strategic anti-piracy agreement covering almost 50 countries across Europe, Africa and Haiti.
Leaks regarding “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” show that Hollywood is entering a new phase in the battle for control over content, distribution, and brand value.
Fake streaming sites are using Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster to steal payment details, passwords and personal information
Pirate television and video platforms now operate as organised businesses, rather than as amateur projects. Illegal services pose a threat to television service providers. Tools now exist to quickly shut down these services. This was stated by the Association of Slovak Television Broadcasters (ATVS), which brings together the commercial television stations Markíza, JOJ and TA3. ... Continue reading
Google and LALIGA announced significant progress in their fight against piracy after expanding their partnership during the 2025–26 soccer season.
An international operation, coordinated by Bulgaria and supported by Europol, dismantled nine organized crime groups involved in illegal streaming, resulting in 29 arrests and the removal of over 27,000 illegal URLs, while highlighting cybersecurity risks for users.
