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Piracy: the problem and the solution

Pirated content spreads fast and exponentially. Here's how it works — and how we stop it.

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The problem

How piracy works

Think of it like owning a brick-and-mortar shop. Someone takes your products, sets up stalls everywhere on the street, and gives them away for free. Your customers walk right past your door.

01

Hardcore Pirates

Driven by the belief that everything should be free, these pirates actively seek out piracy sites to download and distribute content. They know exactly what they're doing and have no intention of paying.

02

Opportunistic Pirates

These users aren't committed pirates — they simply check Google and piracy sites first to see if they can get something for free before buying. If a free option exists, they'll take it without thinking twice.

03

Accidental Pirates

These consumers search Google for your product and stumble upon a free version. They didn't set out to pirate — they're simply surprised and delighted to find it available at no cost, and take it without realizing it's illegal.

04

Reluctant Upgraders

These users feel entitled to newer versions because they already paid for an earlier one. They search Google and piracy sites for the latest version, believing their original purchase justifies taking the upgrade for free.

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The solution

How Link-Busters helps

Our proven four-step methodology ensures comprehensive protection for your content.

Research

We scan the entire web to find every instance of your pirated content — from torrent sites and cyberlockers to search engine results. Our crawlers work 24/7 across 150,000+ infringing sites.

Respond

For every infringing link found, we send DMCA takedown notices to hosting providers, search engines, and platform operators. Our automated systems process millions of takedowns per day.

Report

You get full transparency through our real-time dashboard. Track every detection, every takedown, and the effectiveness of your content protection. Export reports anytime.

Repeat

Piracy is ongoing, so our protection is continuous. We keep scanning, keep enforcing, and keep optimizing. As piracy adapts, so do we — ensuring your content stays protected.

Results

How we make a difference

"We have noticed an increase in international sales for one of our best-selling titles. We highly recommend Link-Busters to other publishers."

"They offer better reporting, inspire confidence, and have a fuller understanding of the risks and threats. At least 400% more removals than previous years."

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