Z-Library: More Domains Seized Than Any Other Pirate Site in History
Law enforcement seized over 350 Z-Library domains, making it the most targeted pirate site. Despite seizures, Z-Library and The Pirate Bay adapt by creating new domains. Legal actions and domain losses haven't stopped Z-Library's operations, challenging anti-piracy efforts.
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Law enforcement agencies have seized more domains from Z-Library than any other pirate site in history, with over 350 domains taken since November 2022. Despite these seizures, Z-Library continues to operate. The Pirate Bay's response to domain seizures was to create multiple new domains, but they were also eventually seized. The effectiveness of domain seizures in combating piracy is debated, as some sites simply shift to new domains. Z-Library's operators have faced legal actions, with two alleged operators under house arrest in Argentina. The site has lost domains with country-specific themes, like japanese-books.se and bulgarian-books.se. Despite losing numerous domains, Z-Library remains operational, showcasing resilience against domain seizures. The FBI and Department of Justice have taken action against Z-Library, but the site persists. The ongoing battle between law enforcement agencies and Z-Library highlights the challenges in combating online piracy through domain seizures.
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5 commentsInvestigating the pedophiles in the government that went to Epstein Island? Bah, that can wait.
Shutting down some eBook sharing site? Oh man, better pull out all the stops for this one, can't let people read books now!
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