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Social Sciences Oct 1, 2025

Norms backfire, but social stigma shows promise against sports piracy

A new study finds men access almost twice as much of their online entertainment from illegal sources compared to women, with live sports standing out as a particular hotspot.

Social Sciences Feb 24, 2021

Pirate attacks more frequent in waters with destructive fishing practices

A new investigation of maritime piracy reveals that pirate attacks occur more frequently in locations where destructive and illegal fishing practices take place. Raj Desai and George Shambaugh of Georgetown University in ...

Economics & Business Aug 6, 2020

Research shows post-release digital movie piracy can boost ticket sales

Movie studios estimate that they lose billions of dollars to digital movie piracy. But a new marketing study from the University of Georgia finds that piracy can actually boost ticket sales in certain situations.

Economics & Business Jan 28, 2019

The hidden treasure of digital piracy? Can boost bottom line for manufacturers, retailers

HBO's popular television series "Game of Thrones" returns in April, but millions of fans continue to illegally download the program, giving it the dubious distinction of being the most pirated program.

Political science Nov 28, 2018

Arctic cold war: climate change has ignited a new polar power struggle

Climate change is redrawing the Arctic geopolitical map. Rising temperatures are causing permafrost and sea ice in the Arctic Circle to melt at an alarming rate. While this should be a worldwide cause for concern as its impact ...

Internet Nov 6, 2018

Face the music: Explicit anti-piracy warnings are best deterrent

STOP! This is illegal. You may be monitored and fined.

Business Mar 22, 2018

US firms face tough legal battles in China IP theft

It took a crucial piece of evidence for Microsoft to win one of its numerous anti-piracy lawsuits in China: A computer seller telling an investigator that he could install a Windows 7 knock-off for free.

Security May 13, 2017

Cyberattack: major cyber attacks over the past 10 years

A huge range of organisations and companies around the world have been affected by the WannaCry ransomware cyberattack, described by the EU's law enforcement agency as "unprecedented".

Business May 13, 2016

Head of anti-fakes group closely tied to Alibaba, owns stock

When an influential anti-counterfeiting group allowed Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to join its ranks in April, the group said it was a collaborative move that would help stem the sale of fake goods for top companies such ...

Internet Oct 1, 2015

Anti-piracy battle unfolds in real time on Periscope, live-streaming apps

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vanquished his last opponent on Sept. 12, but as fans used live-streaming apps such as Periscope to broadcast the fight, they were also throwing punches at anti-piracy rules in real time.

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