Justice department takes down 400 illegal World Cup streaming sites in global piracy raid
US authorities have dismantled a vast network of nearly 400 illegal websites broadcasting live World Cup matches. This federal operation, aided by FIFA and major media firms, targeted international criminal groups profiting from piracy. Servers in Peru and Bulgaria were seized, with disruptions across Europe and South America. Officials warn these pirated streams pose significant security risks, including malware and data compromise for unsuspecting viewers.
US authorities have dismantled a vast network of nearly 400 illegal websites broadcasting live World Cup matches. This federal operation, aided by FIFA and major media firms, targeted international criminal groups profiting from piracy. Servers in Peru and Bulgaria were seized, with disruptions across Europe and South America. Officials warn these pirated streams pose significant security risks, including malware and data compromise for unsuspecting viewers.
