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Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom may finally face U.S. extradition

Many consider him a champion of the free internet.

On Jul 5, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Layer 8 Tech

Megaupload domain hijacked to serve up softcore porn

This isn't the first time Megaupload has been compromised since the FBI got ahold of the domain.

On Aug 27, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

Kim Dotcom’s 2012 asset seizure upheld by U.S. appeals court, appeal hearing set for Aug. 29

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Megaupload found Kim Dotcom, upholding the United States' right to seize his assets under civil forfeiture law.

On Aug 14, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

Tech

Megaupload is coming back and your old account will still work

Megaupload had 100 million users before a police raid killed it. 5 years later, it's back with a full database.

On Jul 11, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

Tech

U.S. sentences founder of cyberlocker site to 3 years in prison

RockDizMusic.com founder had pled guilty to one count of copyright infringement.

On Nov 17, 2015 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Kim Dotcom, explained

Copyright infringement, criminal conspiracy, assault rifle helicopters—oh my!

On Sep 22, 2015 by Kevin Collier

Tech

DOJ shutters Sharebeast, the largest American music-sharing website

It's the biggest piracy site takedown since Megaupload.

On Sep 15, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

Tech

Kim Dotcom to stand trial for extradition to the U.S. after all

The founder of Megaupload will have to stand trial after all.

On Sep 14, 2015 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Kim Dotcom says Hillary Clinton should fear Wikileaks’ Julian Assange

What is he talking about?

On May 14, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

Truce brings PSN and Xbox Live attack to an end, but Sony’s network is still struggling

When will the madness end?

On Dec 26, 2014 by Taylor Hatmaker

Tech

Kim Dotcom can have his seized fortune back, NZ court rules

Finally, Dotcom will be reuinited with his beloved cash and luxury cars.

On Apr 16, 2014 by Kevin Collier

Crime Internet Culture

U.S. movie and music industries hit Kim Dotcom with lawsuits

And just after he launched a political party, too.

On Apr 11, 2014 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture News

Kim Dotcom’s long-awaited EDM album is here

Who’s ready to let the Good Times roll? Renegade Internet mogul Kim Dotcom sure is.

On Jan 21, 2014 by Chase Hoffberger

Streaming

NSA data may have been used to target Kim Dotcom

If the NSA did use its intelligence to help take down Dotcom, it would be the first known case of that information being used against an alleged criminal with no suspicion of terrorism, violence, or sex-trafficking.

On Aug 23, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Hosting service Leaseweb deletes old Megaupload files in “data massacre”

Kim Dotcom says millions of files from Megaupload, the file locker site he's on trial for operating, were deleted without warning.

On Jun 19, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture News

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