TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 17, 2022

‘Scam’ Takedown. The Reddit post characterizes the site as a scam, perhaps because it has nothing to do with the real Z-Library. Meanwhile at Z-Library… The notices show that Z-Library remains a hot topic, and not just among authors and users of the site. This one is a bit harder to grasp.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 3, 2023

People Love Offers Too Good to Be True To demonstrate how easily people will hand over their personal details, BeStreamWise hired Jenny Radcliffe, aka ‘The People Hacker’ Radcliffe lectures on topics including social engineering, frauds and con artistry. Illegal streaming can let criminals into your devices and network.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even back then, privacy issues were a hot topic with many concerned that such a public database of personal information would lead to spam, harassment and other issues. To make matters worse, the results may not return for days, which is an eternity for many types of investigations (such as phishing sites or scam sites).

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Shortly after, a ‘scam’ was revealed; MalStreams didn’t exist but participants had been given a valuable lesson in security. Given the nature of the topic, we are extremely vigilant over the security of the site. Handing over personal and credit card details to strangers can be more dangerous than people think.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

And the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been blogging fast and furiously – one could say obsessively – about the hot topic of generative artificial intelligence (AI). They can use deepfakes and voice clones to facilitate imposter scams, extortion, and financial fraud. But blogs can get out the door far more quickly.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 30, 2022

Cydia’s creator also doesn’t believe that sideloading is more dangerous, pointing out that the iOS store has its own scam and fraud issues too. Similarly, jailbreaking doesn’t lead to more piracy either, he argues.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In 2014, a study conducted by the Industry Trust for Intellectual Property Awareness found that 90% of the most used film and TV piracy sites contained malware or credit card scams. Also, it’s worth noting that there is research on the topic that shows quite a different picture. EU Didn’t See a Malware Piracy Epidemic.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2022

But first, let’s talk about the latest FTC report, this one on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat certain online harms, including scams, fake reviews, disinformation and hate crimes.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Even if these two apps (Coronavirus Reporter and Bitcoin Lottery) were not scams (a topic I have no opinion about), others in the same niche almost certainly would be scams–and dangerous ones at that. We need app stores to retain editorial discretion as a public safety measure. So the legal and policy stakes are high here.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 3, 2024

Piracy of top-tier football matches is an extremely hot topic in countries playing host to Europe’s most significant leagues. From Serie A in Italy to La Liga in Spain, physical and psychological battles are being fought against piracy services and increasingly those who frequent them.

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SpicyIP

JULY 26, 2021

Topical Highlight. An article in The Quint discussed a Facebook scam where popular users received a fake copyright complaint and were asked to ‘repair’ their accounts in light of the same. Fear Won’t Take You Anywhere: Delhi HC Revisits Bolar Exception, Rules Apprehensions Cannot Deny Liberty under Section 107A.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Thе Rationalе Bеhind Intеrnеt Cеnsorship Intеrnеt cеnsorship is a highly dеbatеd topic in thе modеrn world, with pеoplе having diffеrеnt opinions and bеliеfs about its nеcеssity, еffеctivеnеss, and impact on frееdom of spееch and accеss to information. Govеrnmеnts usе cеnsorship to protеct citizеns from harm and prеvеnt financial lossеs.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 30, 2021

Topical Highlight. Sun Pharma v. Cipla: Madras HC Rejects COVID as an Excuse for Passing Off. In this guest post , Kedar Ganesh Dhargalkar analyses the recent case of Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Cipla Ltd. ,

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2023

Specifically, the Orders will examine the companies’ ad review practices and what, if any, measures they have taken to detect, prevent, and reduce deceptive advertising on their platforms, including advertising related to fraudulent health-care products, financial scams, and fake goods.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As a result, consumers will be exposed to more scams, harassment, hate speech, explicit content, and misinformation, making online services more dangerous for vulnerable populations such as children, teens, and seniors, and inhospitable to frequently targeted communities. State’s Reply Brief.

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