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Remark Holdings wins multi-million dollar AI contract in China

Remark Holdings will deploy artificial-intelligence-based object-recognition software to monitor content streamed via the Internet in China.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017

Microsoft

Pirated Microsoft software sees Aussie reseller paying landmark $450,000 settlement

Centre Com Sunshine has joined the growing ranks of resellers paying up after being caught infringing Microsoft copyright.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Global Stories

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Physical Security

Temu joins anti-counterfeiting coalition to boost IP enforcement

The tie-up gives the online marketplace a more formal role in brand-protection talks as scrutiny over counterfeit listings continues to rise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Edge Computing

Fastly & LALIGA target pirate live football streams

Football rights holders could recoup millions as Fastly and LALIGA test AI tools to spot and remove illegal live streams in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Partner Programmes

NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

Rising piracy is pushing shipowners to upgrade emergency links, as the new system keeps crews in citadels connected to rescuers and operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Supply Chain

Turbulent waters: The Red Sea Crisis and tech implications

The Red Sea crisis' enduring impact on global shipping extends beyond geopolitical tensions, spiralling into shipping delays and rerouting, spiking costs, and disrupting trade routes, with intrusive fallout on tech and worldwide supply chains.

By Terry Smagh • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Ransomware

Are C-suite executives cybersecurity's weakest link?

C-suite executives, often the weakest security link in organisations, are a significant target for cyber threats, amid a surge in cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Surge in eCommerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers a solution to the growing problem of counterfeit goods on ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Blockchain

How blockchain could help stop video piracy in its tracks

An Australian firm, Linius, has piloted blockchain technology that could eradicate video piracy, ensuring complete control for content creators.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019

Software

Five reasons why we need to rethink software piracy

Businesses use software for efficiency and growth, but over a third use unlicensed versions. Here are five reasons to rethink software piracy.

By Gary Gan • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

Film

Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards

A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year's Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017

Film

Creative Content Australia lauds court-mandated blocks against pirate sites

Creative Content Australia (CCA) launches biggest crackdown on media piracy, with 65 piracy sites already blocked.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Crypto

Aussie anti-piracy blockchain startup launches token sale

Sydney's Veredictum launches a token sale for a blockchain-based anti-piracy platform, aiming to raise USD $7.5m to USD $20m and cut piracy by 80% in 10 years.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Piracy

Do you care where your illegally downloaded files come from?

Risk of punishment can reduce unlawful file-sharing by 40%, says research from the Univesity of East Anglia and Newcastle University.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016

Digital Entertainment

Has the UK entered digital prohibition?

UK High Court overturns private copyright exceptions, potentially turning millions of ordinary people into lawbreakers. Digital blockade ineffective.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2015

Piracy

AVAST! The Piratebay Bounces Back

After a raid by the Swedish Police on their Stockholm data centre, it only took a week or so for the Piratebay to bounce back.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014

Piracy

Police raid the pirate bay, is this the answer?

According to Torrent Freak, Swedish police raided the pirate bay's Stockholm datacenter confiscating equipment.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

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Gaming

IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry

The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.

By Teresa Matos • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024