Recent trends show a sharp resurgence in online piracy, particularly through unauthorised streaming platforms. Younger audiences are especially active, with 2024 data showing that one in four people in Sweden reported pirating content, with the highest rates among 15 to 24-year-olds. The financial stakes are equally significant, Parks Associates estimates piracy could cost the media industry over $113 billion by 2027 in the US alone.
From the article, "Built to Scale? Why Live Sport Needs Multicast ABR and a Video-Specialised CDN" by Damien Sterkers
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