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Sites like Cpasbien, Torrent9, and Ygg torrent, known for their large libraries of pirated content, are among the many sites now blocked across France.
Piracy poses a major challenge to the cultural industry, encompassing music, film, books, and other forms of art and entertainment. In France, this phenomenon has profound repercussions on the cultural economy, with significant financial losses for creators, artists, and the companies that distribute their works. In response to this problem, the French government has adopted several legislative frameworks to reduce the effects of piracy and protect the rights of creators.
In July 2024, the Paris Judicial Court issued a significant legal ruling targeting some of the country's most influential illegal downloading platforms. This decision marks a new milestone in the ongoing fight against copyright infringement.
Blocking Illegal Download Sites: An Important Court Decision
On July 11, 2024, the Paris Judicial Court took a bold step by ordering the blocking of 40 piracy sites. This decision specifically aims to limit access to platforms that allow unauthorized downloading of content protected by copyright law. But what is the process behind such a judicial decision?
The Scope of the Decision
This blocking is not merely symbolic. Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in France, such as Orange and SFR, are mandated to block access to these sites within 15 days. The cost of implementing this blocking is borne entirely by the ISPs, underscoring the scale and seriousness with which the French judicial system treats this offense.
Duration and Impact
The blockade, although a temporary solution, is expected to last 18 months. At first glance, this may seem short, but in the technology world, this period allows for substantial changes to be made, both legally and technologically. Such a short and intense blockade could deter other platforms from following the same path.
Legal actions and awareness campaigns
In addition to legal action, the SCPP is also engaged in delisting campaigns. Efforts to remove these sites from the search engines such as Google demonstrate a multi-faceted approach to reducing the accessibility of these illegal platforms.
Targeted Sites: Cpasbien, Torrent9, Ygg torrent…
Among the best-known sites are platforms such as Download Area, PapyStreaming, French-Stream, Wiflix and Hdss.team, but also less publicized sites like ExtremeDown.homes, SeeSeriesHD.ccor HotStream.me.
Many platforms specializing in the illegal sharing of films, series, and music such as YggTorrent, Torrent9or Cpasbien also offer a wide range of unauthorized content. Although these sites have long thrived on the web, French authorities have blacklisted them, making access to them illegal.
List of forbidden sites in France
Here is a non-exhaustive list of streaming, illegal downloading, and sports broadcasting sites blocked by the French authorities:
Streaming and illegal downloading
- bienstream.org
- cpasmieux.pics
- filmoflix.to
- french-streaming.buzz
- hdss.watch
- hdss.app
- juststream.golf
- lesseriestreaming.org
- monstream.ing
- papadustream.bz
- sadisflix.ink
- senpai-stream.fr
- wikiserie.info
Illegal sports streaming
- futbolenvivo.ru
- centralareana.live
- crvsport.ru
- livetv.lol
- streameast.buffstream.io
- sporttuna.sx
- freestreams-live1se.nu
- streamonsport.ru
Clones of popular sites
- 26216.stunserver.net
- viwlivehdplay.ru
- bestmlb.buffstream.io
- 1.dlhd.sx
- claplivehdplay.ru
Streaming various content
- sporttuna.com
- sporttuna.site
- f1livestream.xyz
- volkastream.xyz
- allworldhd.net
- elixx.xyz
- crichd.vip
- adisports.xyz
- livetv764.me
- daddylivehd.icu
Reported international sites
In addition to French platforms, several international sites are also targeted by bans:
- 123Movies : Officially closed in 2018, but clones remain, posing security risks.
- MoviesJoy : Popular for its free content without intrusive ads, although illegal.
- Vumoo : Renowned for its film catalog, it remains a very popular illegal streaming site.
- Roja Directa : Mainly focused on sports streaming, broadcasting matches without authorization.
- Flixtor : Offers premium access without ads, but remains unauthorized.
- Soap2Day : Known to host spyware and malicious ads.
- Putlocker : Once very popular, it is now blocked in many countries.
- FMovies : This streaming site is full of malicious advertising and remains a target of rights holders.
Challenges to Overcome: Domain Name Changes
However, efforts to block these sites are not without challenges. One recurring problem is the frequent change of domain names by site administrators. Once a site is blocked, it is often reopened under a different name, thus circumventing the restrictions imposed.
Strategies to Bypass the Blockage
This cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and pirate sites presents a complex challenge. Sites often adopt advanced techniques to remain accessible despite blocks, such as the use of proxy servers or virtual private networks (VPNs).
Possible solutions
Overcoming this challenge requires international collaboration and technological advancements. Solutions could also include improved digital tracing tools and strengthened partnerships between governments, ISPs, and online platforms.
Vers une Lutte Continuellement Active
While this type of blocking represents a step forward, it is one piece of a larger puzzle. The fight against online piracy must constantly adapt to new technologies and the methods used to circumvent these infringing platforms. By continuing on this path, both authorities and the industry can hope to reduce the negative effects of piracy and encourage more responsible cultural consumption that respects the rights of creators.