Common attack modes used in the piracy ecosystem

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After downloading and installing Kodi, users download apps or “add-ons” from piracy ecosystem sites that allow them to stream whatever content is offered from the site.

It’s also possible to subscribe to M3U playlists, which direct Kodi-enabled devices to pirate IPTV sites. These playlists can be found through search engines, which can also be used to find instructions on how to download and use Kodi software to access pirated content. A simple Google search turns up articles with headlines like “Which is the best website for watching free live sports online?” and “How to Install TV Portal Kodi.” A study of online sports piracy ecosystem in Spain found that 78% of access to pirated content occurs through the use of search engines.

Professional pirates are also making use of YouTube Live and Facebook Live to post and generate stolen content. But, per the stat above, these efforts pale in comparison to Kodi-based activities and only account for 5% of illegal streaming.Another technique involves obscuring the source identity through direct penetration of the distributor’s client app. In such cases, the watermark remains intact but becomes associated with a phony ID.

 

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