Despite warnings from the police and potential criminal charges, some users of illicit Firesticks that allow illegal streaming of sports and movies are determined to keep using them. The crackdown is part of a joint operation between the police and the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT).
Defiant users of 'dodgy' Firestick s that facilitate illegal streaming of live sports and movies are refusing to stop using these devices despite a police crackdown . This follows a joint operation between the police and the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), resulting in cease-and-desist warnings to sellers and providers of these illegal services.
A 42-year-old man from Newport, South Wales, was arrested for involvement in illegal streaming operations, including the sale of illicit Firesticks. Experts warn that these devices can expose personal data and introduce malware, yet some users remain committed to continuing their use, citing cost benefits
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