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EU Stops Short of Legally Protecting Discontinued Video Games, Offers Voluntary Guidelines Instead

The EU has rejected calls for mandatory rules to keep discontinued video games playable, citing intellectual property concerns. Instead, it will develop voluntary industry guidelines following a petition signed by over one million Europeans.

By Sofea Idris · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Digital Piracy Poses Major Cybersecurity Threat to Consumers, Study Warns

A comprehensive study by the Coalition Against Piracy reveals that consumers using illegal streaming platforms face significant cybersecurity dangers including malware infections, identity theft, and financial fraud, with nearly half of tested pirate apps containing malicious code.

By Sofea Idris · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

EU Stops Short of Legally Protecting Discontinued Video Games, Offers Voluntary Guidelines Instead

Digital Piracy Poses Major Cybersecurity Threat to Consumers, Study Warns

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