Recently, the Civil Police Brazilian government has vigorously resumed Operation 404 with warrants for 24 cases, 22 of which involve homes on Brazilian soil, while the remaining two are located in Argentina and the United States.
In the state of Mato Grosso, a significant milestone was reached when police located the transmission source of a pirated service that served more than 60,000 customers.
During the operation, cell phones and computers used to carry out this illegal activity were seized. This discovery will undoubtedly have significant effects on the investigation.
The main focus of the operation is to eradicate clandestine transmissions and platforms that make streaming content available in a completely illegal manner, in addition to identifying and combating irregularities in streaming services. Pay TV.
Illegal and dangerous content
Illustrative image of a person consuming illegal content. – Image: Reproduction
Content transmitted illegally, in addition to being prohibited by law, represents a threat to user security.
Many of these illegal broadcasts are permeated with numerous advertisements, which often contain malware hidden that can compromise the integrity of users’ devices.
Furthermore, such broadcasts do not have the proper authorization to be on air, violating copyright and compromising the entertainment industry.
Operation 404 is not limited to combating illegal pay TV broadcasts and streaming services.
Recently, applications that broadcast games, such as those from the renowned Premier League of the English Football Championship, were cancelled.
These actions aim to preserve the integrity of sports competitions, protecting their broadcasting rights and associated revenues.
More details about Operation 404
Launched in 2019, Operation 404 aims to contain the piracy digital and ensure its eradication. The peculiar name of the operation comes from the error code 404, which appears when a website cannot be accessed.
This year alone, approximately 11 people have been detained during the different stages of this action, highlighting the authorities’ commitment to preventing the continuation of illegal practices in the digital environment.
