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The 8th Phase of Operation 404 Eliminated 535 Sites and One Illegal Streaming App. Understand How the International Effort Against Piracy Strengthens the Protection of Intellectual Property and Punishment for Those Responsible.
On Thursday (11/27/2025), the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) led the 8th phase of Operation 404, an international crackdown on piracy. The operation resulted in the blocking of 535 sites and one illegal streaming app, in addition to the removal of thousands of pirated contents.
The mobilization involved authorities from Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and the United Kingdom — with Mexico and the United States as observers.
The objective: to attack not only the sites themselves but the entire infrastructure of digital piracy.
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With this, the government reinforces its commitment to combating digital piracy and protecting the copyright of artists, companies, and studios, showing that the online environment is not “lawless terrain.”
Results of Operation 404
- 535 sites and one illegal streaming app were blocked.
- Thousands of contents — including music, videos, and games — were removed from repositories and social networks.
- The operation included 44 search and seizure warrants, resulting in preemptive arrests and captures of suspects managing the platforms.
- This time, authorities also focused on the funding and monetization structures of these platforms to eliminate the financial base of piracy.
Who Participated and How International Coordination Worked
The action was led by the MJSP, through the directorate responsible for cyber crimes, with support from civil police from various Brazilian states.
Additionally, the operation received cooperation from international agencies and organizations focused on combating piracy and copyright infringement — including entities from the United Kingdom, Peru, Paraguay, Argentina, and other involved countries.
This international coordination reinforces that piracy is a transnational problem and that addressing it requires collaboration among countries.
Why Is Combating Piracy Important?
For the government, digital piracy causes profound harm to the creative industry — music, cinema, video games, and others — and undermines the rights of authors and artists.
Furthermore, illegal platforms often expose users to additional risks: contents infected with malware, theft of personal data, scams, and clandestine monetization schemes.
This risk to digital security and privacy is one of the main reasons for the tightening of government actions.
Therefore, the operation seeks not only to punish those who publish illegal content but to weaken the entire logistical and financial chain that sustains piracy.
History of Operation 404 and Lessons Learned
Operation 404 has existed since 2019 and has gone through various phases focused on combating digital piracy.
- In 2024, for example, the seventh phase took down 675 sites and 14 illegal streaming apps, in addition to making arrests and seizures.
- Over the years, thousands of pirated contents were taken offline, domains were unindexed, and channels distributing unauthorized materials were suspended.
These actions show that combating piracy is not a one-time effort but a continuous process — requiring ongoing vigilance and national and international cooperation.
What Changes Now for Consumers of Digital Content?
For average users, the message is clear: accessing or sharing pirated content is not only illegal but also risky.
The blocking of so many sites and apps reduces the availability of these illegal services and signals that the Justice system is vigilant.
For those consuming culture — films, series, music, games — the action reinforces the need to choose legal platforms.
Thus, contributing to ensuring that artists and producers are properly compensated, and preserving the quality and safety of digital consumption.
In addition, the operation helps to weaken the schemes that monetize piracy — which, in the long term, can make the online environment safer and fairer.
Source: Federal Government
Ao invés de caçar criminosos psicopatas que matam e roubam, eles preferem prender pessoas que aprnas fornecem uma maneira mais barata de pagar pelo entretenimento caríssimo que não iria existir se o real não fosse tão desvalorizado e os impostos extremamente abusivos.
hum, derruba um monte mas outros sites são criados! ou seja não tem fim! se os preços dos produtos não fossem tão caros aqui no brasil as pessoas não procuravam alternativas mais baratas!! imposto alto gera pirataria!