Technology9/4/2025Ars Technica

Sting operation kills “copycat” sports piracy site with 1.6B visits last year

Sting operation kills “copycat” sports piracy site with 1.6B visits last year

The article discusses the recent takedown of a "copycat" sports piracy website, which had received over 1.6 billion visits in the previous year. The original Streameast site, which had been taken down previously, remains accessible today. The article suggests that the recent action was part of a sting operation, though it does not provide further details on the nature of the operation or the entities involved. The article emphasizes that the "copycat" site, which was likely a clone or imitation of the original Streameast site, has now been taken down. The article does not delve into the specifics of the legal or technical measures used to shut down the website, nor does it provide any commentary on the broader issue of online sports piracy and its impact on the industry. The focus remains solely on the recent takedown of the particular "copycat" site in question.

Source: For the complete article, please visit the original source link below.

Related Articles

Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room
💻 Technology2h ago1 min read

Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room

MSI's new $999 gaming laptop beats the Razer Blade 14 in a few ways (with one concern)
💻 Technology2h ago1 min read

MSI's new $999 gaming laptop beats the Razer Blade 14 in a few ways (with one concern)

Databricks AI Chief to Exit, Launch a New Computer Startup
💻 Technology2h ago1 min read

Databricks AI Chief to Exit, Launch a New Computer Startup

SK Hynix Shares Hit Record With News of AI Memory Milestone
💻 Technology2h ago1 min read

SK Hynix Shares Hit Record With News of AI Memory Milestone

Alibaba’s Shares Soar 8% After Investors Buy Into Big AI Moves
💻 Technology2h ago1 min read

Alibaba’s Shares Soar 8% After Investors Buy Into Big AI Moves

Rocket Maker Avio Seeks €400 Million Fresh Funds for Expansion
💻 Technology3h ago1 min read

Rocket Maker Avio Seeks €400 Million Fresh Funds for Expansion