UK Cracks Down on Illegal Firesticks Targeting Pirated Sky Content

Sky Sports and Movies warn about illegal firesticks. They say firestick users face serious consequences. Police took systems offline with FACT’s help. FACT fights piracy and focuses on suppliers. They sell access to films, shows, and sports.

FACT and police targeted 30 IPTV suppliers, giving them warnings to stop. The effort aimed to disrupt illegal streaming, covering many UK locations, police said.

Courts are strict on illegal streaming now. A man got prison for selling firesticks, despite prior warnings. He also got time for viewing pirated content.

FACT’s CEO, Kieron Sharp, issued a warning that cease-and-desist notices carry real weight. Ignoring them can lead to arrest, he urged people to stop such actions immediately. Supplying or using illegal devices breaks the law, and you risk serious consequences, the CEO said.

Police help shut down illegal operations and work hard to tackle this type crime. Illegal streaming puts users at risk, stated FACT, exposing them to scams and data theft.

FACT uses reports from Crimestoppers and works with sports and broadcast partners. They investigate intellectual property crimes. Digital piracy hurts broadcasters and creators, allowing unauthorized access to premium content, FACT said.

Illegal streaming gives criminals access to banking details and personal data. It can also install malware on devices, which compromises your network’s security.

FACT’s campaign highlighted Gary McNally’s case. He got prison for running an illegal service, offering access to Sky channels and content from other broadcasters illegally.

Sky’s Matt Hibbert spoke about the sentencing, explaining that it shows consequences for illegal streaming. He thanked police for stopping the operation by stopping this operation. Sky will protect content and users and work with law enforcement, Matt said.