Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament’s matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
The domains were used to illegally offer users copyright-protected content in the form of real-time streams of the World Cup matches as they were being played and first broadcast, the department said.
“These streamers not only violate copyright laws but also expose viewers to potential threats – including malware attacks and unsecure connections that can compromise personal and financial data,” Eric Weindorf, a special agent in charge at Homeland Security Investigations, said in a statement.
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament’s matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, the DOJ said, adding that additional disruptions took place in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
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Last week’s matches were some of the most-watched television programs, according to Nielsen. The US’s win over Australia topped that list.
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