Piracy stories
Embedding counterfeit software with dangerous malware allows criminals to prey on computer users who are unaware of the potential danger.
The closing of a major online piracy site can increase digital media sales, with the Megaupload shutdown causing such in digital sales and movie rentals.
Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.
Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
The U.S. will scrap SOPA and PIPA, says former Senator Chris Dodd, as internet providers and tech giants like Google take on anti-piracy initiatives themselves.
Game of Thrones S2 on course to be 2012's top pirated series, with over 25m downloads, raising concerns for HBO's funding future.
The government has set a GBP £25 fee for ISPs to handle copyright infringement claims, balancing between the demands of rights holders and ISPs.
Google takes aim at online counterfeiters, revamping AdWords to tackle the fake goods market, vows quicker action on trademark complaints.
Plans in place for a major push against those who infringe copyright, including acting on takedown requests within 24 hours.
Governments representing North America, Europe and Australasia remain hell-bent on pushing through ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement).
Nearly a quarter of New Zealanders have illegally downloaded content from the internet, despite knowing they should have paid for it.
Dunedin hailed as the first 'clean' zone in Microsoft NZ's nationwide anti-piracy campaign, uncovering zero software violations.
Online auction trader OnlineSale Computers has been stung with $15,000 in penalties after admitting to hardloading unlicensed Microsoft software on PCs.
Microsoft cautions NZ against pirate software, citing malware risks and a hefty $15k settlement with a violator. Safety guide for buyers included.
Evidently the evidence against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload is so substantial that he isn't allowed to know what it is to prepare his defence against extradition.
Internet user charged under the Skynet law for music piracy requests formal hearing in front of the Copyright Tribunal.
40% of Kiwis flout internet piracy law, accessing illegal content despite 'three-strikes' rule aimed at curbing copyright infringement.
New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.
Global piracy rose 2% in 2009 to 43%, but New Zealand showed a remarkable decline, with local figures bucking this worldwide trend, says IDC.
The public is to get an official peek at the controversial,<br />and largely secret, ACTA negotiations later this week.
