Congstar hat vor Gericht verloren: Die Telekom-Tochter darf nicht länger irreführend behaupten, dass das Online-Kundenportal abgeschaltet werde. (Congstar, Telekom)
A targeted action by Greek authorities has shut down an IPTV reselling operation, leading to the arrest of one individual and the referral of 68 end users for prosecution. The action marks a shift in Greek law enforcement’s approach to IPTV piracy, arriving on the back of a new law that provides for thousands of euros in fines for both sellers and users.
From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
A new legal framework to tackle online infringement in Greece went live just a couple of months ago, and reports of prosecutions are already coming in.
Early September, it was reported that a man from Sparta faces prosecution and a fine of up to 6,000 euros for two IPTV piracy offenses.
The suspect, reportedly a café owner, was targeted at his workplace on a Saturday, allegedly in front of customers. One told local media that they believed that complaints of the café engaging in “unfair competition” preceded the untimely visit.
The Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate launched their operation in the early hours of November 19. The Athens-based unit targeted a network that sold illicit access to premium pay-TV via IPTV subscriptions.
The raid, conducted on Santorini, one of the Cyclades islands, resulted in the arrest of a 48-year-old, who, from police reports, appears to be a reseller for a larger network. Customers were reportedly charged €50 for 3 months subscription or €100 for 6 months. Sales and management were handled by the 48-year-old via an online platform known as a ‘panel’, while remote and in-person support were available as part of the service.
The impact of the raid was visible on the islands, locals said. According to a local report, hundreds of users in hotels, cafes, and residences on Santorini and beyond, found themselves suddenly without access to cheap TV. Apparently few areas were untouched by the disruption, such was local reliance on illegal streams.
The identity of the main suspect has not been released but as the focus of an early prominent case, facing charges of commercial exploitation of illegal IPTV subscriptions, the outcome is unlikely to be especially pleasant.
During a search of the suspect’s home, police seized a modified IPTV device configured to illegally receive subscription channels from at least two unnamed companies, a laptop computer, a mobile phone, and €4,820 in cash. The seized digital evidence has been sent to the Criminal Investigations Directorate for laboratory analysis.
The most significant tactical aspect of the operation may have been the choice of target and in particular, their customer base. If the reports are true, many may have operated from various commercial premises, such as hotels and cafes. This means they too could face significant fines of up to 5,000 euros, way above the 750 euro penalties reserved for individual users.
Almost 70 targets is significant too, a number exceeded only in Italy, where people are fined by the state before their details are shared with DAZN and Serie A who request damages on top.
From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
A targeted action by Greek authorities has shut down an IPTV reselling operation, leading to the arrest of one individual and the referral of 68 end users for prosecution. The action marks a shift in Greek law enforcement’s approach to IPTV piracy, arriving on the back of a new law that provides for thousands of euros in fines for both sellers and users.
From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
A new legal framework to tackle online infringement in Greece went live just a couple of months ago, and reports of prosecutions are already coming in.
Early September, it was reported that a man from Sparta faces prosecution and a fine of up to 6,000 euros for two IPTV piracy offenses.
The suspect, reportedly a café owner, was targeted at his workplace on a Saturday, allegedly in front of customers. One told local media that they believed that complaints of the café engaging in “unfair competition” preceded the untimely visit.
The Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate launched their operation in the early hours of November 19. The Athens-based unit targeted a network that sold illicit access to premium pay-TV via IPTV subscriptions.
The raid, conducted on Santorini, one of the Cyclades islands, resulted in the arrest of a 48-year-old, who, from police reports, appears to be a reseller for a larger network. Customers were reportedly charged €50 for 3 months subscription or €100 for 6 months. Sales and management were handled by the 48-year-old via an online platform known as a ‘panel’, while remote and in-person support were available as part of the service.
The impact of the raid was visible on the islands, locals said. According to a local report, hundreds of users in hotels, cafes, and residences on Santorini and beyond, found themselves suddenly without access to cheap TV. Apparently few areas were untouched by the disruption, such was local reliance on illegal streams.
The identity of the main suspect has not been released but as the focus of an early prominent case, facing charges of commercial exploitation of illegal IPTV subscriptions, the outcome is unlikely to be especially pleasant.
During a search of the suspect’s home, police seized a modified IPTV device configured to illegally receive subscription channels from at least two unnamed companies, a laptop computer, a mobile phone, and €4,820 in cash. The seized digital evidence has been sent to the Criminal Investigations Directorate for laboratory analysis.
The most significant tactical aspect of the operation may have been the choice of target and in particular, their customer base. If the reports are true, many may have operated from various commercial premises, such as hotels and cafes. This means they too could face significant fines of up to 5,000 euros, way above the 750 euro penalties reserved for individual users.
Almost 70 targets is significant too, a number exceeded only in Italy, where people are fined by the state before their details are shared with DAZN and Serie A who request damages on top.
From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
Der Connect-Mobilfunk-Netztest hat sich die Leistung der eigenen Antennen von 1&1 angesehen. In der Sonderbetrachtung lag 1&1 teilweise vor, aber auch hinter Vodafone. (1&1, Mobilfunk)
Connect kommt bei den Messungen der Mobilfunknetze erstmals für Telefónica und Vodafone auf ein ähnliches Ergebnis. Verbesserungen gibt es in DB-Zügen. (Mobilfunk, Telekom)
Bei Amazon ist ein Akku-Bläser von Einhell für die Power-X-Change-Reihe befristet im Angebot. (Technik/Hardware)
Bei Amazon ist ein Akku-Bläser von Einhell für die Power-X-Change-Reihe befristet im Angebot. (Technik/Hardware) Mehr als 20 Funkteilnehmer lassen sich zudem nicht stabil zusammenschalten. Munster zeigt keine Fortschritte des 11,5 Milliarden Euro-Projekts der Bundeswehr. (Bundeswehr, Politik)
Mehr als 20 Funkteilnehmer lassen sich zudem nicht stabil zusammenschalten. Munster zeigt keine Fortschritte des 11,5 Milliarden Euro-Projekts der Bundeswehr. (Bundeswehr, Politik) Ob Informationssicherheits-Management, Identity Management oder sichere Webentwicklung: Während der Black Week 2025 bietet die Golem Karrierewelt 25 Prozent Rabatt auf Workshops zu IT-Security, Compliance und Zero Trust. (Golem Karrierewelt, KI)
Ob Informationssicherheits-Management, Identity Management oder sichere Webentwicklung: Während der Black Week 2025 bietet die Golem Karrierewelt 25 Prozent Rabatt auf Workshops zu IT-Security, Compliance und Zero Trust. (Golem Karrierewelt, KI) In trial, 82% saw weight rebound and cardiovascular health reverse after withdrawal.
The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medications continues to soar—and their uptake is helping to push down obesity rates on a national scale—but a safe, evidence-based way off the drugs isn’t yet in clear view.
An analysis published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine found that most participants in a clinical trial who were assigned to stop taking tirzepatide (Zepbound from Eli Lilly) not only regained significant amounts of the weight they had lost on the drug, but they also saw their cardiovascular and metabolic improvements slip away. Their blood pressure went back up, as did their cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c (used to assess glucose control levels), and fasting insulin.
In an accompanying editorial, two medical experts at the University of Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Oczypok and Timothy Anderson, suggest that this new class of drugs should be rebranded from “weight loss” drugs to “weight management” drugs, which people may need to take indefinitely.
In Bayern greift die Telekom in zwei Fällen in den Ausbau von Konkurrenten ein. Ein Ort bekommt jetzt zwei FTTH-Netze, in einem weiteren soll Deutsche Glasfaser gestoppt werden. (Breko, Telekom)
Congstar hat vor Gericht verloren: Die Telekom-Tochter darf nicht länger irreführend behaupten, dass das Online-Kundenportal abgeschaltet werde. (
Der Connect-Mobilfunk-Netztest hat sich die Leistung der eigenen Antennen von 1&1 angesehen. In der Sonderbetrachtung lag 1&1 teilweise vor, aber auch hinter Vodafone. (
Connect kommt bei den Messungen der Mobilfunknetze erstmals für Telefónica und Vodafone auf ein ähnliches Ergebnis. Verbesserungen gibt es in DB-Zügen. (
In Bayern greift die Telekom in zwei Fällen in den Ausbau von Konkurrenten ein. Ein Ort bekommt jetzt zwei FTTH-Netze, in einem weiteren soll Deutsche Glasfaser gestoppt werden. (