Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network, disrupted by police
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The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and Egyptian authorities have shut down Streameast, the world's largest illegal live sports streaming network. The operation, which provided unauthorized access to HD streams from licensed broadcasters, has been disrupted, and two individuals have been arrested. Streameast operated 80 domains and received 136 million monthly visits, primarily from the United States, Canada, the UK, the Philippines, and Germany. The disruption began six days ago when users reported issues accessing the website. Streameast streamed unauthorized coverage of various sports leagues and events, including soccer leagues, national team games, and major U.S. sports. The operation has been linked to a UAE shell company used to launder advertising revenue. The disruption is part of ongoing efforts to combat sports piracy and protect the live sports ecosystem.
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03.09.2025 19:45 1 articles · 26d ago
Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network, disrupted by police
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and Egyptian authorities have shut down Streameast, the world's largest illegal live sports streaming network. The operation, which provided unauthorized access to HD streams from licensed broadcasters, has been disrupted, and two individuals have been arrested. The disruption began six days ago when users reported issues accessing the website. Streameast operated 80 domains and received 136 million monthly visits, primarily from the United States, Canada, the UK, the Philippines, and Germany. The platform streamed unauthorized coverage of various sports leagues and events, including soccer leagues, national team games, and major U.S. sports. The operation has been linked to a UAE shell company used to launder advertising revenue.
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- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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Streameast was operational since 2018, providing free access to HD streams from licensed broadcasters.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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Streameast operated 80 domains, receiving 136 million monthly visits and 1.6 billion visits in the past year.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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The platform streamed unauthorized coverage of major sports leagues and events, including soccer leagues, national team games, and major U.S. sports.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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The disruption began six days ago when users reported issues accessing the website.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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ACE and Egyptian authorities confirmed the disruption, leading to the arrest of two individuals in Egypt.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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The operation has been linked to a UAE shell company used to launder advertising revenue of $6.2 million and $200,000 in cryptocurrency.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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Eighty of the domains previously belonging to Streameast now redirect to ACE's 'Watch Legally' website.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45
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Some domains still do not redirect to ACE's page, indicating potential incomplete seizure or new domain registrations.
First reported: 03.09.2025 19:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Police disrupts Streameast, largest pirated sports streaming network — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.09.2025 19:45