SINGAPORE — The English Premier League has obtained an order from Singapore's High Court to force internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to 25 websites that illegally stream football matches.
English Premier League obtains Singapore court order forcing ISPs to block 25 illegal streaming websites
The league had summoned several Singapore telcos including M1, MyRepublic, Singtel and ViewQwest to court in February for the copyright and designs case. Legal actions included website blocks in Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as landmark cases against sellers of illicit streaming devices in Singapore.
"We know from recent research that people accessing illegal streaming sites in Singapore are nearly four times more likely to be exposed to a cyber threat than on a mainstream site," he said.
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