ACE Study: Content Pirates at Higher Risk of Malware, Viruses

ACE study: Content pirates at higher risk of malware, viruses

(Stock image via Pixabay) Streamers who use illicit websites to watch live and on-demand content are 52 times more likely to have their computers or phones infected with malware and viruses when compared to consumers who pay for legitimate access to shows, movies and sports, according to a new research paper released this week. The study, commissioned by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), evaluated illegal streaming access in a…

Study Finds Consumers up to 65 Times More Likely to be Infected with Malware When Using Piracy Sites - CybersecAsia

ACE-Commissioned Report Analyzes Exposure to Malware, Phishing, and Other Cyber Harms Associated with Piracy Use in Southeast Asia SINGAPORE, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new study released today and commissioned by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world’s leading antipiracy coalition, highlights the increased cyber risk for those in Southeast Asia who engage with piracy sites and services. Among other findings, the st…

Consumers 65 times more likely to be infected by Malware through piracy sites

An argument frequently used by rights holders as they attempt to persuade consumers not to view illegally obtained content has been given new backing. A new study released by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), has found consumers are up to 65 times more likely to be infected with malware when using piracy sites as compared to legitimate websites. The report, Consumer Risk from Piracy in Southeast Asia explored activity in Indon…

Study highlights piracy site malware risk

A new study from antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) highlights the increased cyber risk for those in Southeast Asia who engage with piracy sites and services. Among other findings, the study revealed that in the worst case, local consumers are up to 65 times more likely to be infected with malware when […]

Study Finds Consumers up to 65 Times More Likely to be Infected with Malware When Using Piracy Sites

ACE-Commissioned Report Analyzes Exposure to Malware, Phishing, and Other Cyber Harms Associated with Piracy Use in Southeast Asia SINGAPORE, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study released today and commissioned by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE),...