US top court rejects appeal in $220,000 piracy case
The US Supreme Court refused Monday to take up the case of a woman ordered to pay a $220,000 fine for illegally downloading music off the internet.
Mar 18, 2013
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Mar 18, 2013
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Music piracy declined in US in 2012, survey finds
Illegal music downloading by American consumers fell last year, continuing a trend from 2005, a survey showed.
Feb 27, 2013
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Music, movie industry to warn copyright infringers (Update 3)
Internet users who illegally share music, movies or TV shows online may soon get warning notices from their service providers that they are violating copyright law. Ignore the notices, and violators could face an Internet ...
Feb 26, 2013
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Google effort fails to curb music piracy
Google's revamping of its search formula last year has failed so far to live up to its promise of discouraging consumers from visiting illegal music websites, an industry group says.
Feb 21, 2013
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How the industry can fight back against pirated music
New research estimates that 28% of digital music world-wide is pirated using illegal file-sharing. The findings shed light on financial difficulties in the music industry experienced by companies such as ...
Feb 05, 2013
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Anonymous hackers jailed over PayPal attack
Two computer hackers were jailed by a London court on Thursday for a series of cyber-attacks by the hacking group Anonymous that cost the US online payments giant PayPal millions of dollars.
Jan 24, 2013
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UK student convicted of denial of service attack (Update)
(AP)—A London jury convicted a 22-year-old student and member of the hacking group Anonymous on Thursday of taking part in cyberattacks on several major companies' computer systems.
Dec 06, 2012
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British student on trial over Anonymous PayPal hacking
A British student went on trial in London on Thursday accused of a series of cyber-attacks by the hacking group Anonymous that cost the US online payments giant PayPal millions of dollars.
Nov 22, 2012
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Indicted Megaupload founder plans site reboot
In a move bound to provoke U.S. prosecutors and entertainment executives, indicted Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom is planning to launch a replacement of his shuttered website and a new online music service ...
Oct 11, 2012
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Strict anti-piracy laws come into force in Japan
Controversial laws punishing Internet users who download pirated files with fines or jail terms came into force in Japan on Monday.
Oct 01, 2012
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Web music revenue growth stuck in single figures
(AP) -- A report by the global music industry lobbying group says the growth in digital revenues remains stuck in the single figures.
Jan 23, 2012
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Removal of restrictions can decrease music piracy
Contrary to the traditional views of the music industry, removal of digital rights management (DRM) restrictions can actually decrease piracy, according to new research from Rice University and Duke University.
Oct 07, 2011
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Digital music service Spotify launches in US
(AP) -- Spotify, a digital music service already popular in Europe, is now available in the United States.
Jul 14, 2011
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Warner Music shareholders approve sale
Warner Music Group shareholders on Wednesday approved the sale of the company to a media holding owned by Russian-born billionaire Len Blavatnik, the company said.
Jul 06, 2011
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Study: To students, music piracy and shoplifting are worlds apart
What's the difference between stealing a CD from a music store and ripping off music online? The music industry and law enforcers say that there is none: Theft is theft, whether it's physical or digital.
Apr 13, 2011
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