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'Dodgy Firestick' crackdown in 15 areas on Sky Sports as broadcaster warns of 'significant consequences'


Published on 2025-02-09 21:04:31 - MSN
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The article discusses a crackdown on the use of modified Amazon Firesticks to illegally stream Sky Sports content. Sky Sports, in collaboration with anti-piracy firm FACT, is targeting 15 specific areas in the UK where this issue is prevalent. The initiative includes sending cease and desist letters to individuals involved in the illegal streaming, warning them of potential legal actions like criminal prosecution or civil lawsuits. This move comes as part of a broader effort to combat piracy, with Sky Sports emphasizing the significant consequences for those caught, including fines and imprisonment. The crackdown aims to protect the rights of content creators and ensure that viewers access sports content through legitimate means.

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