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
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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
Book Piracy Hackers now use Catfishing to target unsuspecting readers
In looking through the most “persuasive words” lists in the English language, FREE comes up just about every time. It’s not surprising, as many people reacting to this word become very excited when they think that they are getting something they won’t have to pay for. That’s fine, as long as the giver is doing it legitimately, and the receiver knows what he or she is getting … [Read more...] about Book Piracy Hackers now use Catfishing to target unsuspecting readers
eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2019
Ebook piracy is increasing every single year. $300 million was lost in author income due to pirated book sales in the United States last year. This figure fluctuates year to year, in 2017 Nielsen consumer survey covering ebook piracy found $315 million in US book sales was lost annually due to piracy. Piracy is not strictly a US problem, the Egyptian Publishers Union found … [Read more...] about eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2019
Last year the ebook piracy industry cost American publishers $300 million
Ebook piracy is on the rise and last year in the United States it cost authors and publishers over $300 million in lost sales. Pirated ebooks used to only been downloaded from Torrent websites, but over time they have become more savvy, offering a more service based solution. There are apps that allow people to pay a monthly subscription to download all of the books they want, … [Read more...] about Last year the ebook piracy industry cost American publishers $300 million
Pirating ebooks is an offence against moral justice
There are millions of people who do not buy ebooks or other digital content and pirate it instead. This is offending the sensibilities of Sir Philip Pullman who is the president of the Society of Authors. He has signed a joint letter to Business Secretary Greg Clark alongside 32 other concerned writers – including Doctor Who screenwriter Malorie Blackman, historian Sir Antony … [Read more...] about Pirating ebooks is an offence against moral justice
When Piracy and Fan Fiction Collide in the Best Way Possible
Several years ago, Mortal Instruments author Cassandra Clare came under intense scrutiny and criticism for alleged copyright infringement. It wasn't that the one-time Harry Potter fanfic author had engaged in...well... fan fiction, but rather that she had reportedly plagiarized others' works. To top it off, she apparently was no fan herself of authors who wrote fan fiction … [Read more...] about When Piracy and Fan Fiction Collide in the Best Way Possible
eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2018
Pirate websites received 300 billion visitors last year and ebooks represent a small, but growing segment. Digimarc and Nielsen conducted a recent study that reveals 41% of all adult e-book pirates are aged between 18 and 29 but perhaps surprisingly, 47% fall into the 30 to 44-year-old bracket. The remaining 13% are aged 45 or up. There are also some surprises when it comes to … [Read more...] about eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2018