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Amazon Cracks Down on Fire Stick and “dodgy box” Piracy Apps

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 1 November 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy1 November 2025

In recent months, Amazon has made a bold move in the fight against online piracy — especially in the world of streaming. The company has gone beyond simply rejecting illegal apps from its Appstore and is now actively blocking

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Posted in Firesticks, IPTV, piracy | Tagged ace, alliance for creativity and entertainment, amazon, amazon crackdown, amazon fire tv update, anti-piracy, blocked apps, content protection, dodgy fire sticks, fire stick, fire tv, fire tv apps, illegal streaming, iptv, iptv apps, online piracy, piracy, streaming crackdown, streaming devices, streaming security | 1 Reply

⚠️ Warning for Irish Households Using “Dodgy Boxes”

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 30 October 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy29 October 2025

Irish authorities are issuing a stark warning to households using illegal streaming devices — known as “dodgy boxes” — to access premium TV channels without paying. Recent figures suggest around 400,000 homes in Ireland may still be using these boxes, … Continue reading →

Posted in piracy | Tagged copyright infringement, copyright law, crackdown, dodgy boxes, FACT, fines, garda raids, illegal streaming, iptv, ireland, irish news, sky ireland, technology crime, tv piracy, virgin media | Leave a reply

Streameast-Worlds Biggest Illegal Sports Streaming Platform Shut Down

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 3 September 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy3 September 2025

In a landmark crackdown on digital piracy, one of the world’s most notorious illegal sports streaming platforms, Streameast, has been dismantled. The takedown followed a coordinated global investigation involving the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and Egyptian law enforcement. … Continue reading →

Posted in piracy | Tagged ace, anti-piracy, content protection, digital piracy, egypt raid, football streams, illegal sports streaming, illegal streaming, media rights enforcement, nba piracy, nfl piracy, online piracy, premier league piracy, sports piracy, streameast, streaming arrests, streaming crackdown, streaming sites crackdown, ufc piracy, watch legally | Leave a reply

Error 451 Explained: what is this new web error code

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 16 August 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy16 August 2025

When browsing the internet, most people are familiar with common error codes like 404 – Page Not Found or 500 – Internal Server Error. But occasionally, you might stumble upon a less familiar status code: Error 451 – Unavailable for … Continue reading →

Posted in piracy, Technology | Tagged blocked content, blocked websites, censorship online, content restriction, error 451, http errors, http status codes, internet censorship, legal takedown, network restrictions, online privacy, seo error codes, tech news, unavailable for legal reasons, web development, webpage restriction, website access denied, website blocked, website error, website troubleshooting | Leave a reply


Greece’s Crackdown on Pirate IPTV:Laws Fines and Enforcement

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 12 August 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy10 August 2025

In a decisive move against digital piracy, Greece has expanded its legislative and regulatory arsenal to target not only the distributors of illegal IPTV services but also the consumers themselves.

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Posted in piracy | Tagged administrative fines greece, anti piracy greece, copyright enforcement greece, copyright law greece, criminal penalties iptv, culture finance jmd, digital piracy crackdown, end user piracy fines, eu anti piracy trends, greece piracy fines, greek iptv crackdown, greek law enforcement piracy, illegal iptv europe, illegal streaming penalties, iptv fines greece, iptv users fined, joint ministerial decision 358834/2025, law 2121/1993, pirate iptv, streaming law greece | Leave a reply

Dodgy Box Pirate IPTV Crackdown results in €450000 fine

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 4 August 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy4 August 2025

A resident of Wexford, Ireland, has become a notable figure in what has been described as Ireland’s growing “dodgy box” piracy problem.

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Posted in piracy | Tagged anti-piracy, copyright infringement, court case, damages, david dunbar, digital piracy, dodgy box, fine, high court, illegal streaming, iptv, iptv crackdown, iptv ireland, ireland, media law, piracy, sky, streaming piracy, tech crime, tv piracy | Leave a reply

Sky Glass TV v Sky Glass FireStick App:Whats the Difference?

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 31 July 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy27 October 2025

In recent years, Sky has evolved from satellite boxes to cutting-edge streaming solutions with its flagship product, Sky Glass TV. At the same time, a growing number of users have encountered something confusing—an app for FireStick labelled as the “Sky … Continue reading →

Posted in IPTV, piracy, Sky | Tagged firestick apps, firestick iptv, illegal streaming, iptv firestick, iptv legality, iptv risks, iptv security, sky glass air, sky glass app, sky glass gen 2, sky glass tv, sky glass vs iptv, sky os, sky q alternative, sky streaming tv, sky subscription, sky tv, sky tv legal, smart tv comparison, unauthorized streaming | Leave a reply

The Hidden Dangers of your “Dodgy” TV box

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 23 July 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy22 July 2025

⚠️ The Hidden Danger in Your Living Room: Android IPTV Boxes Infected with BadBot and BadBot2 Malware In recent years, Android-based IPTV boxes have become popular alternatives to cable and satellite subscriptions. Promising cheap or even free access to premium … Continue reading →

Posted in piracy | Tagged android malware, android tv box, badbot, badbot infection, badbot2, botnet threat, cyber threats, cybersecurity tips, fake android tv, firmware malware, home network security, insecure devices, iptv malware, iptv piracy, iptv risks, malware analysis, pirated iptv, sideloading risks, smart tv hacks, streaming security | Leave a reply


The Battle Against Pirate IPTV and ISP Blocking in Spain

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 15 July 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy13 July 2025

Pirate IPTV and streaming services have become a massive issue in Spain. With over half of the population reportedly engaging in accessing pirated content at least once a month, Spain faces one of the highest rates of digital piracy in … Continue reading →

Posted in IPTV, piracy | Tagged content protection, cybersecurity, digital enforcement, digital rights, illegal streaming, iptv, iptv block, iptv crackdown, isp blocking, La Liga, net neutrality, online piracy, piracy, piracy awareness, pirate streaming, spain, Sports Rights, streaming, tech policy, weekend blocking | 1 Reply

More dodgy apps blocked on Amazon Firestick & FireTV devices

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 12 July 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy12 July 2025

As we mentioned in a previous video, Amazon have started to block some popular streaming apps from working on their firesticks and Fire tv devices. It was noticed that two apps suddenly stopped working on Fire tv devices : Live … Continue reading →

Posted in piracy | Tagged amazon fire stick, amazon fire stick 4k, amazon fire tv stick, amazon fire tv stick review, amazon firestick, android tv, app block, app security, bandwidth sharing, cord cutting, cut the cord, digital privacy, fire os, fire tv, Fire TV Stick, fire tv update, firestick, firestick secret, firestick update, how to update firestick, iptv block, live nettv, malware protection, piracy crackdown, sideloaded apps, streaming apps, streaming news, tech crackdown, tv streaming | Leave a reply

Why Ping Is More Important Than Speed for IPTV and Streaming

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 11 July 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy18 June 2025

When people think of improving their internet for IPTV, streaming, or gaming, they usually focus on one thing: speed. A faster connection should mean better performance, right? Not necessarily. While speed (measured in Mbps) does matter, there’s a much more … Continue reading →

Posted in IPTV, piracy | Tagged buffering, cloud gaming, fiber internet, fixed wireless, gaming lag, internet connection, internet performance, internet speed, internet tips, iptv, latency, live streaming, low latency, network stability, online gaming, ping, reducing ping, streaming quality, video streaming, wireless internet | 1 Reply

Illegal IPTV Operations Shut Down in UK Police Raids

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 8 July 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy8 July 2025

In a significant move against illegal streaming, UK authorities have targeted a major piracy operation linked to unauthorized distribution of Sky TV content. The enforcement action, led by the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), saw raids across multiple locations … Continue reading →

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Amazon Is Cracking Down on Sideloaded Apps Like Live NetTV

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 25 June 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy28 June 2025

Amazon has begun blocking several sideloaded apps on Fire TV devices, including popular streaming tools like Live NetTV and Flix Vision. These apps, often used to stream live TV and sports for free, are no longer functioning properly on millions … Continue reading →

Posted in Firesticks, piracy | Tagged amazon fire stick, android tv, app block, app security, bandwidth sharing, cord cutting, cut the cord, digital privacy, fire os, fire tv, fire tv update, iptv block, live nettv, malware protection, piracy crackdown, sideloaded apps, streaming apps, streaming news, tech crackdown, tv streaming | 3 Replies

This weeks “Dodgy FireStick” warning in the UK press

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 9 June 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy23 December 2025

Football Fans Could Face Prison for Illegal Streaming Amid Piracy Crackdown This “dodgy firestick” warning story appeared in the UK press over the weekend. The usual weekly “scaremongering”, but no mention of how the police have the resources to combat … Continue reading →

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LaLiga’s Anti-Piracy Crackdown: Who’s Getting Caught in the Crossfire?

The Sat & TV Guy Posted on 28 May 2025 by The Sat and PC Guy28 May 2025

LaLiga’s Anti-Piracy Efforts Block Legitimate Websites Alongside Illegal Streams Spain’s top football league, LaLiga, claims it has significantly reduced illegal match streaming—by up to 60% during major games—thanks to aggressive blocking tactics. But while the league celebrates this success, critics … Continue reading →

Posted in piracy | Tagged anti-piracy, cloudflare, collateral damage, content protection, copyright enforcement, digital rights, football streaming, innocent sites, internet freedom, internet justice, isp blocking, laliga, legal action, online censorship, piracy, site blocking, spanish football, streaming piracy, web blocking, website shutdown | Leave a reply

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