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Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Daily Record
Sky warns illegal 'firestick' streamers they face being cut off after raids on homes and data centre
Detectives from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit executed search warrants in the early hours as Sky pledges to smash the streamers Sky has issued a stern warning to illegal streamers following a series of early morning raids. The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police carried out search warrants at two homes earlier this month. The operations are part of an initiative to clamp down on the widespread illegal streaming of sports and premium channels, often facilitated by devices such as 'dodgy' or 'fully loaded' Amazon Firesticks. The recent raids targeted two residential properties in Oldbury and a data centre in Cheltenham during 'the early hours'. Matt Hibbert, Group Director of Anti-Piracy at Sky, has indicated that further measures are imminent: "We are extremely grateful to the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit for taking this action against a significant pirate operation. "We will continue to work alongside the police and industry partners to tackle piracy and disrupt the criminal networks behind it. This action helps to keep consumers safe from the serious risks that piracy can pose to devices and personal property." A 30-year-old man suspected of operating the illicit streaming service and a 32-year-old woman accused of distributing copyrighted material and handling criminal property were arrested by the police. PIPCU's investigation suggests that the duo made substantial gains from their illegal enterprise. Seven servers, instrumental in the distribution of pirated content, were confiscated from a data centre. Police have expressed their belief that the operation has significantly disrupted numerous pirate services, reports Teesside Live. Subsequently, a business property in West Bromwich was raided, resulting in the seizure of documents and computers for detailed analysis. Detective Constable Daryl Fryatt from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police commented: "This activity should serve as a reminder that PIPCU will pursue criminals who seek to profit from illegal streaming and disrupt their operations. "This is a crime that diverts funds away from the creative and entertainment industries, money that supports thousands of technical and support staff. At the same time, it exposes end users to the risks of data theft, fraud and malware." The illicit service provided unauthorised access to Sky channels. BeStreamWise reports that approximately one in three individuals in the UK who engage in illegal streaming admit that they, or someone they know, have fallen prey to fraud or identity theft as a consequence. Following the events, the man and woman implicated have been released while under investigation.
Tom's Guide
03-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Peacock TV Promo Codes for July 2025
Peacock currently has two plans. Peacock Premium will cost you $4.99 a month, and gives you full access to the entire library of movies & shows, plus live sports, Peacock originals and NBC-exclusive series, with a few ads. The top-tier package, Peacock Premium Plus, removes almost all ads, and also allows you to download and watch content offline. Membership to Premium Plus costs $9.99 a month. You can find out more about what's available in each package in our breakdown of the Peacock TV cost, app, shows and more. All Peacock TV subscriptions will give you access to over 50 live channels, showing movies and both newer & classic shows, as well as some Peacock originals. However, only the paid plans (Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus) will allow you to watch live sports, and they also include a greater selection of channels. If you're curious which shows to watch, we've taken a look at the best Peacock TV shows right here on Tom's Guide. Peacock TV can be watched on loads of devices including TV, computer, mobile, tablet and games consoles (although Roku users won't find Peacock TV pre-loaded). Check out the full list of devices on the Peacock TV website. You can also read our guide on how to watch Peacock TV anywhere for tips on streaming using VPN, or Amazon Firesticks, and our best Peacock VPN in 2022 list where we review different ways to use the platform outside of the US. If you want to cancel your Peacock subscription, you can follow the simple steps in our guide on how to cancel Peacock TV. Alternatively, you can just downgrade your subscription to Peacock Free, which cuts out any monthly costs and lets you use or ignore your account as you see fit. Subscribe annually: Like most streaming services Peacock offers a discount if you commit to a full year upfront. For example, the Premium plan costs $49.99 a year, which is a saving of 17% compared to its monthly price. 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