Summary
A new report says illegal streaming of sports and other premium TV is happening on a large scale, partly due to inaction by major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. The report also highlights that devices like the Amazon Fire Stick are commonly used to access these illegal streams, which puts users at risk of cyber threats and affects broadcasters financially.
Key Facts
- Illegal streaming of sports and premium TV is reported to occur widely.
- Major tech companies are criticized for not doing enough to stop illegal streaming.
- Amazon Fire Stick is identified as a popular tool for accessing illegal streams.
- Watching illegal streams can expose users to cyber risks like malware and scams.
- Sports broadcasting rights are very valuable, reaching over $60 billion globally.
- Sky and DAZN have previously warned about the financial impact of piracy.
- Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems from Google and Microsoft are said to be outdated, contributing to piracy issues.
- A man was jailed for selling modified Fire Sticks for illegal streaming, showing the legal risks involved.
