Italian authorities dismantled the CINEMAGOAL piracy network, which used a covert app to give users access to Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, and other platforms through stolen authentication codes. The operation, coordinated with Eurojust and known as “Tutto Chiaro,” led to server seizures in France and Germany, widespread searches across Italy, and the identification of resellers, subscribers, and illicit profits. #CINEMAGOAL #Eurojust #GuardiaDiFinanza #Netflix #DisneyPlus #Spotify
Keypoints
- Italian authorities dismantled the CINEMAGOAL piracy ecosystem.
- The app granted access to Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, and other services.
- CINEMAGOAL used valid decryption codes collected from legitimate subscriptions.
- Police seized servers in France and Germany and conducted 100 searches in Italy.
- Investigators estimate about €300 million in damages and have fined early subscribers.