We all know that ebooks are tremendously popular. Every central platform, such as Apple Books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Google, has sections with its most popular e-books. Some have editorial staff recommending books, while others have advanced algorithms monitoring sales in real-time. On the opposite end are the people who pirate books; surprisingly, some are pretty … [Read more...] about The Top Pirated Books of the Week March 21, 2025
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Pirated ebooks now have a new type of Malware
Ebook piracy is on the rise, costing US publishers around $300 million annually in lost revenue. Most users download content through links, where the file format is compressed and either in a ZIP or RAR file. This includes books that are hosted on file-sharing websites or BitTorrent. A new threat should give people pause if they are downloading and reading on Windows computers. … [Read more...] about Pirated ebooks now have a new type of Malware
iPhone users in the EU are now able to easily pirate audiobooks and ebooks
Digital piracy on the iPhone is not very prevalent in the United States due to the sheer number of hoops users have to jump through. With recent changes to Apple's policies in the EU, though, it is now easier than ever to pirate audiobooks and ebooks. This is primarily attributed to the acceptance of BitTorrent clients. You might be familiar with the new EU rules. Apple now … [Read more...] about iPhone users in the EU are now able to easily pirate audiobooks and ebooks
Is Reading Pirated Books Ethical?
If this is solely about ethics, then my answer is NO. Reading pirated books is entirely unethical. After all, you’re robbing someone of their hard work. Just imagine if someone steals your hard work or uses it without your consent. How does this feel? Authors feel the same way! So, buying and reading pirated books is an offence against moral justice. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Is Reading Pirated Books Ethical?
Book Piracy on Amazon [And What Could Be Done]
Amazon, one of the world’s largest book marketplaces, is getting flooded with pirated books. This is obviously sad for publishers, given that American publishers lose $300 million annually to piracy. This further causes a decline in authors' income and, most importantly, disheartens them. Matt Harrison - a computer scientist and author - shares one of his recent experiences … [Read more...] about Book Piracy on Amazon [And What Could Be Done]
Amazon, authors Lee Child & John Grisham and publisher win $7.8 million in damages against eBook pirates
Amazon along with publisher Penguin Random House and several authors of the likes of Lee Child and John Grisham have been awarded damages amounting to $7.8 million against e-book pirates based in Ukraine, TorrentFreak reported. Specifically, charges were framed against Ukrainian nationals Rodion Vynnychenko and Artem Besshapochny who have been accused of selling pirated copies … [Read more...] about Amazon, authors Lee Child & John Grisham and publisher win $7.8 million in damages against eBook pirates
LinkedIn SlideShare is a Repository for Pirated eBooks
LinkedIn SlideShare has been around for 14 years and their primary goal is to serve as a nexus for professional slide-decks, infographics, and other kinds of visual presentations. Many popular webinars are also hosted on the platform. In the past few years though, it has turned into a repository for pirated ebooks. Digital book pirates have figured out clever ways to make … [Read more...] about LinkedIn SlideShare is a Repository for Pirated eBooks
Ebook Piracy is out of Control and the Authors Guild is Mad
The Authors Guild has accused Google of promoting ebook piracy in their search engine results and paid services such as Adwords. Piracy is rewarded with millions of dollars in revenue from the Adsense program. The US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property is looking for options to address online piracy. Earlier this year, it held a hearing to see what could … [Read more...] about Ebook Piracy is out of Control and the Authors Guild is Mad
Italy is experiencing a piracy problem with ebooks
Piracy in Italy is not as bad as some countries in the world, but it is a growing concern. The Association of Italian Publishers recently conducted a study and they found that pirated ebooks account for €528 million in loses, which is around 23% of all digital sales. The report stated that “This data reveals the need for the imposition of strong law enforcement and the … [Read more...] about Italy is experiencing a piracy problem with ebooks