Media and entertainment companies are increasingly turning to advanced blocking methods to combat video piracy more effectively. By disrupting access to illegal streams, blocking helps secure revenue for content owners and rights holders. Different forms of blocking, such as dynamic domain and real-time server blocking, address unique piracy challenges. Domain blocking removes pirate sites from DNS records, making them inaccessible, while dynamic website blocking goes further by preventing access to new, mirror sites created to bypass initial blocks. However, domain blocking is limited in tackling live sports piracy and other illicit streaming methods that use apps or plugins.
For live content, dynamic real-time server blocking is a more efficient solution, targeting video delivery servers to stop illegal streams in real time. This method, pioneered by Friend MTS, has proven effective in reducing illegal live sports streaming, driving viewers toward legitimate alternatives. However, server blocking isn’t available in all regions, and care must be taken to avoid over-blocking legitimate content. Ultimately, content providers need to choose the right blocking strategy based on their unique challenges and legal frameworks, often combining both domain and server blocking for maximum impact.
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