Verizon’s “Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Measures Unveiled - Polidicks

[TABLE="class: outer_border, width: 800, align: left"] [TR] [TD] [TABLE="width: 640, align: center"] [TR] [TD][h2]Verizon’s “Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Measures Unveiled[/h2] [B]During the coming weeks the controversial “six-strikes” anti-piracy system will kick off in the U.S. While none of the participating ISPs have officially announced how they will handle repeat infringers, TorrentFreak has obtained a copy of Verizon’s full policy. Among other things, offenders will have to watch a video about the consequences of online piracy, before their speeds are reduced to 256kbps. Also worth mentioning is that the copyright alert system will also apply to business customers.[/B][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] [TABLE="width: 500, align: center"] [TR] [TD]In 2011 the MPAA and RIAA teamed up with five major Internet providers in the United States to launch the Center for Copyright Information (CCI). The parties agreed to implement a system through which subscribers are warned that their copyright infringements have been monitored by rightsholders. After several warnings ISPs may then take a variety of repressive measures against alleged infringers. [url=http://torrentfreak.com/six-strikes-anti-piracy-plan-delayed-till-121128/]After more than a year of delays [/url]the plan will officially roll out in the first weeks of this year. One of the ISPs taking part is Verizon. Previously, the ISP made some remarks about the various punishments it would hand out to subscribers but in common with other participating providers the company has not yet announced the full details. Today, we can do this for them. TorrentFreak has obtained a complete overview of how Verizon’s alert scheme will work and details of the mitigation measures they intend to put in place. The document is stored on Verizon’s web server but due to its placement is currently unfindable using Google. [img]http://torrentfreak.com/images/6-verizon.png[/img] When the IP-address of a Verizon customer is caught sharing copyrighted works on BitTorrent, the responsible account holder will first get two notification alerts. These inform the customer about the alleged copyright infringements and also explain how file-sharing software can be removed from their computer. [B]Alert 1 and 2[/B] [quote]“Are delivered by email and automatic voicemail to the telephone number we have on file for you. Notify you that one or more copyright owners have reported that they believe your account has been involved in possible copyright infringement activity.” “Provide a link to information on how to check to see if file sharing software is operating on your computer (and how to remove it) and tell you where to find information on obtaining content legally.”[/quote] If more infringements are found after the first two alerts then the account holder is moved on to the acknowledgment phase where “popups” appear on-screen. Customers will have to acknowledge that they received the new alert and will be instructed to watch a video about the consequences of online piracy. [B]Alert 3 and 4[/B] [quote] “Redirect your browser to a special web page where you can review and acknowledge receiving the alerts. Provide a short video about copyright law and the consequences of copyright infringement.” “Require you to click on an “acknowledgement” button before you will be able to freely browse the Internet. Clicking the acknowledgement button does not require you to admit that you or anyone else actually engaged in any infringing activity, only that you have received the alert.”[/quote] If the infringements continue after the fourth alert the subscriber will move on to the mitigation phase. Here, the customer can either ask for a review by the American Arbitration Association or undergo a temporary speed reduction to 256kbps. [B]Alert 5 and 6[/B][quote] “Redirect your browser to a special web page where you will be given several options. You can: Agree to an immediate temporary (2 or 3 day) reduction in the speed of your Internet access service to 256kbps (a little faster than typical dial-up speed); Agree to the same temporary (2 or 3 day) speed reduction but delay it for a period of 14 days; or Ask for a review of the validity of your alerts by the American Arbitration Association.”[/quote] If more infringements are found after the sixth alert “nothing” will happen. The user will receive no more alerts and can continue using his or her Internet connection at full speed. However – and this is not mentioned by Verizon – the MPAA and RIAA may obtain the IP-addresses of such repeat infringers in order to take legal action against them. While the ISPs will not voluntarily share the name and address linked to the IP-address, they can obtain a subpoena to demand this information from the provider. The potential for copyright holders to use the alert system as solid evidence gathering for lawsuits remains one of the most problematic aspects of the six-strikes scheme. Finally, TorrentFreak also confirmed that the alerts outlined above will also apply to business customers. This means that coffee shops and other small businesses will have to be very careful over who they allow on their company networks. It could mean the end of free WiFi in many places. Aside from Verizon we previously received some details on the measures AT&T and Time Warner Cable will take. Leaked AT&T documents showed that they [url=https://torrentfreak.com/att-starts-six-strikes-anti-piracy-plan-next-month-will-block-websites-121012/]will block users’ access [/url]to some of the most frequently-visited websites on the Internet, until they complete a copyright course. Time Warner Cable will [url=https://torrentfreak.com/verizon-will-reduce-speeds-of-repeated-bittorrent-pirates-121115/]temporarily interrupt [/url]people’s ability to browse the Internet. It’s expected that the two remaining providers, Cablevison and Comcast, will take similar measures. None of the ISPs will permanently disconnect repeat infringers as part of the plan. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]SOURCE: [/B] [URL]http://torrentfreak.com/verizons-six-strikes-anti-piracy-measures-unveiled-130111/[/URL][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] I'm wondering if this will affect legal torrent trafic. Some websites use it to make sure that people get faster downloads and to make sure that the site doesn't suffer from download traffic etc.

Just FYI to anyone who'll fall under this - enable your torrent client's encryption.

And then the VPN market boomed as a direct result of this stupidity. Well done MPAA, well done.

And then MPAA will try to get VPN banned.

[QUOTE=maurits150;39214125]And then MPAA will try to get VPN banned.[/QUOTE]That would suck. I already can only see half the internet in China. VPN is godly.

Well, at least it's better than first-strike arrests, I guess.

[QUOTE=Stopper;39214005]Just FYI to anyone who'll fall under this - enable your torrent client's encryption.[/QUOTE] Also disable "Allow incoming legacy connections" if you want it to actually do anything.

[QUOTE=Stopper;39214005]Just FYI to anyone who'll fall under this - enable your torrent client's encryption.[/QUOTE] the encryption doesn't mask from your isp i thought; just from other peers.

If you actually want to torrent linux distros without your ISP shoving a broomhandle up your bum, do research into VPN's and how they work.

[QUOTE] Among other things, offenders will have to watch a video about the consequences of online piracy, before their speeds are reduced to 256kbps.[/QUOTE] This is so fucking stupid, do you think anyone will be watching a video about the consequences of online piracy? If its one of those DVD mail things wouldn't everyone throw it out? Also 256kb/s will still be able to pirate, any speed will be, this whole thing sounds fucking useless

[QUOTE=Mega1mpact] I'm wondering if this will affect legal torrent trafic. Some websites use it to make sure that people get faster downloads and to make sure that the site doesn't suffer from download traffic etc.[/QUOTE] Sadly most of the time ISP's don't actually look at what you're downloading, any torrent client to them means that you must be downloading the new hit blockbuster movies.

[QUOTE=fruxodaily;39214280]This is so fucking stupid, do you think anyone will be watching a video about the consequences of online piracy? If its one of those DVD mail things wouldn't everyone throw it out? Also 256kb/s will still be able to pirate, any speed will be, this whole thing sounds fucking useless[/QUOTE]They probably block your connection and redirect you to the video or directly inject it until the video has completely finished playing.

[QUOTE=Stopper;39214005]Just FYI to anyone who'll fall under this - enable your torrent client's encryption.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=nessman;39214181]Also disable "Allow incoming legacy connections" if you want it to actually do anything.[/QUOTE] These do jack-squat if the torrent is being spied on: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/TXYPK.png[/IMG] Get a VPN.

[QUOTE] Agree to the same temporary (2 or 3 day) speed reduction but delay it for a period of 14 days;[/QUOTE] This is what is going to happen, people will click this, download as much as they want to prepare for the 2 to 3 day speed reduction, then continue on with what they were doing in the first place [editline]14th January 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;39214288]They probably block your connection and redirect you to the video or directly inject it until the video has completely finished playing.[/QUOTE] You could just leave your computer for how long it's going to take you and do other things, or download a script to trick the system into thinking you've viewed it because believe me there'll be some workarounds shortly

[QUOTE=fruxodaily;39214280]Also 256kb/s will still be able to pirate, any speed will be, this whole thing sounds fucking useless[/QUOTE] That's like only 50 kilobytes/second less than I already have. :v:

Would they have any idea what you're downloading if it's from a private tracker?

[QUOTE=Jacinth;39214326]Would they have any idea what you're downloading if it's from a private tracker?[/QUOTE] If they had one of those torrent watchers registered on that tracker and monitoring that torrent, yes.

[QUOTE=fruxodaily;39214295]This is what is going to happen, people will click this, download as much as they want to prepare for the 2 to 3 day speed reduction, then continue on with what they were doing in the first place [editline]14th January 2013[/editline] You could just leave your computer for how long it's going to take you and do other things, or download a script to trick the system into thinking you've viewed it because believe me there'll be some workarounds shortly[/QUOTE] they will monitor the video and then have a multiple choice quizz afterwards :v: at least i hope, that would be sorta funny

What vpn does everyone use then?

joke's on you america

what about peerblocker?

[QUOTE=Valdread;39214484]What vpn does everyone use then?[/QUOTE] I use iPredator

I use HMA. Still seems decent.

[QUOTE=Corey_Faure;39214307]That's like only 50 kilobytes/second less than I already have. :v:[/QUOTE] leave it on over night for a couple of days and whatever you're downloading will be done that's what I did if I was downloading big files through the web when I had a shit telco

[QUOTE=Forumaster;39214294]These do jack-squat if the torrent is being spied on: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/TXYPK.png[/IMG] Get a VPN.[/QUOTE] What's the difference between enabled encryption and forced?

[QUOTE=l l;39214914]What's the difference between enabled encryption and forced?[/QUOTE] Enabled still allows unencrypted, but prefers encrypted. Forced means it'll [B]ONLY[/B] accept encrypted connections.

[QUOTE=Van-man;39214935]Enabled still allows unencrypted, but prefers encrypted. Forced means it'll [B]ONLY[/B] accept encrypted connections.[/QUOTE] So if you were trying to be 100% serious about this (like people in this thread seem to be) wouldn't you want forced and not enabled?

[QUOTE=Stopper;39214005]Just FYI to anyone who'll fall under this - enable your torrent client's encryption.[/QUOTE] Do people not understand how BitTorrent works? You need to IP of a peer to start sharing data, which you can easily get by making an announce request to a tracker.

Just use file sharing websites, not quite as good as torrents but gets the job done.

"verizon went bankrupt!" "ISPs went bankrupt!" "Anti-piracy went bankrupt!" "American politicians committed suicide!"