The Record reports:
Just in time for the World Cup’s “knockout” round, the U.S. government announced the seizure of hundreds of internet domains that were illegally streaming broadcasts of matches.
Nearly 400 sites were taken down, the Department of Justice said in a news release Friday. Authorities noted that unauthorized streaming presents other dangers beyond intellectual property theft.
“These streamers not only violate copyright laws but also expose viewers to potential threats — including malware attacks and unsecure connections that can compromise personal and financial data,” said Eric Weindorf, special agent in charge of the Washington field office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
The World Cup’s organizing body, FIFA, helped identify the domains, the DOJ said, along with the help of U.S. broadcaster NBC Universal and other entities.
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