Piracy crackdown heats up – how you could earn a £720,000 reward by snitching on websites

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Industry group Software and Information Industry Association, or SIIA for short, has launched a new campaign to try to stamp out online piracy. In recent weeks, we’ve seen new rulings from the High Court that force BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Plusnet and Virgin Media to automatically block sites dedicated to free movie streaming as well as online apps designed to help users download music from YouTube videos. But it seems the SIIA believes that it will catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

 

To that end, the group has kickstarted a campaign designed to encourage people to snitch on websites that allow internet users to download paid-for software at no cost without permission from the rights holders. According to research from the SIIA, unauthorised copying of files has resulted in $8 billion in lost sales for software companies. “Piracy is stealing. We need your help to combat this crime. If you see something, say something. Report issues of piracy here. SIIA advocates for the industry and protects intellectual property from theft,” the SIIA website reads. But while reporting websites that allow users to download or share copyright-protected software at no cost might not be everyone’s cup of tea… the SIIA is offering a reward that most will find hard to refuse. Yes, those who snitch on pirate websites could be in-line for a $1 million windfall …or around £720,000 at the current exchange rate. As well as the extremely-generous reward, the SIIA is promising anonymity for anyone who reveals intimate details about piracy operations.

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