New wave of pirate websites tempt moviegoers
Impatient film fans can now instantly watch streaming versions of hundreds of the latest Hollywood blockbusters thanks to a new generation of pirate websites.
The format is similar to YouTube and surprisingly simple, making it arguably the most tempting way for people to watch movies that have not yet been released in Australia — a matter of great concern for bodies like the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT).
"Streaming websites have become a concern in the last 24 months," AFACT operations director Neil Gain said. "It is one of the preferred methods people use to download pirated videos."
