New Tool Detects Pirated Streams with Just a Single Photo
Burbank-based company castLabs has developed a digital watermarking technology that can detect and protect against illegal IPTV streams. Unlike previous watermarking methods, this tool embeds a precise watermark in every frame, making it difficult for pirates to crop or distort the content to hide the watermark. The technology can extract watermark information even from distorted or partially blocked frames, providing an extra layer of security for content owners and setting a new standard in content protection. The watermark alerts content owners to unauthorized use and helps identify the source of pirated content, enabling immediate takedown and creating a digital trail for legal disputes.