World’s largest illegal sports streaming provider, Streameast, taken down

The article discusses the takedown of Streameast, the world's largest illegal sports streaming provider, by Egyptian police. Streameast was a popular platform that offered a wide range of pirated sports content, including major leagues and events, with around 1.6 billion visitors per year. The operation was carried out by the US-based Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), and two men from Cairo who were responsible for running the site were arrested. The article also highlights the growing efforts of authorities around the world to crack down on illegal streaming services, and the risks users face in terms of potential fines, legal action, and exposure to malware when using such platforms. The article emphasizes that the takedown of Streameast is a significant blow to the world of sports piracy, and that all existing Streameast domains will now redirect to an ACE information page that lists over 140 legal streaming providers.