Public guidance urges obtaining digital content only from authorized channels and licensed platforms, warning that unlicensed subscriptions carry legal, cybersecurity, and fraud risks.

Dubai Police urged the public to use approved official channels and to avoid subscribing to services from unknown or unlicensed sources due to legal, security, and fraud risks.

Official guidance: obtain digital content exclusively from authorized platforms and avoid subscriptions from unlicensed providers.

Dubai Police busted a gang that hacked encrypted global satellite channels and illegally rebroadcast their content through receivers, broadcasters, electronic links, and unlicensed websites to sell pirated streaming services on annual subscriptions.

The illegal activity caused substantial financial losses for rights holders and violated UAE Federal Law No. 38 of 2021 on Copyright and Neighbouring Rights.

Authorities stressed ongoing efforts to track down and prosecute individuals and groups exploiting modern technology to infringe IP rights and profit from copyrighted material.

Risks for users of illegal streaming services include legal consequences, cybersecurity threats, online fraud, and harm to content creators and rights holders.

The case is presented as part of broader UAE efforts to combat digital crime and protect content creators’ rights.