Noida Busts ₹30 Cr Global OTT Piracy Ring Targeting NRIs with Adult Content

• Noida Cyber Crime Unit busted an international OTT piracy racket generating over ₹30 crore annually.
• The racket targeted 10,000+ NRIs in US, Canada, Australia, and Gulf countries, offering pirated OTT, live TV, and paid pornographic content.
• Six individuals were arrested in Noida for their involvement, while the alleged Indian mastermind remains absconding abroad.
• The operation used modified PrimeLinc set-top boxes, manipulated MAC addresses, and posed as legitimate streaming platforms.
• Accused also employed 'man-in-the-middle' attacks to steal sensitive user information like passwords and credit card details.

Why It Matters: It warns of sophisticated global piracy operations that steal data and defraud users.