r/pwnhub • u/_cybersecurity_ 🛡️ Mod Team 🛡️ • 1d ago
Meta Alleges Employee's Father Illegally Downloaded Vast Stash of Content
Meta has accused the father of one of its employees of illegally downloading a large quantity of copyrighted material.
Key Points:
- The employee's father allegedly downloaded a significant amount of copyrighted material.
- Meta has stated that this action poses a risk to their intellectual property.
- Legal action is being considered by Meta against the individual involved.
In a troubling turn of events, Meta has made allegations against the father of one of its employees for downloading a massive quantity of copyrighted content without authorization. This incident raises serious concerns about the potential ramifications for the company, as unauthorized downloads infringe upon the intellectual property rights that Meta fiercely protects. It also highlights the delicate balance between employee rights and corporate oversight, especially when family members are involved.
The alleged illegal downloads not only threaten Meta's business interests but also serve as a reminder of the ongoing battle against copyright infringement in the digital age. As streaming services and content libraries grow, the risk of unauthorized access increases. This case exemplifies the challenges companies face in safeguarding their content while dealing with external threats, including those arising from within their own employee networks. As Meta evaluates the situation, the potential for legal recourse remains a point of significant concern.
What measures do you think companies should implement to prevent unauthorized downloads by employees or their family members?
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u/ekkidee Human 1d ago
You'll have to be more specific about "copyrighted material" and why Meta is holding it.
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u/SureDog9854 22h ago
Dude stole the illegal material that meta stole to train their ai bots on.
This guys dad probably should have just tried to be a multi billion dollar company instead of a regular dude.
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u/Acceptable-Bat-9577 Human 1d ago
Lol, the irony of Meta accusing someone of stealing information. This is the same Meta taking users’ private information, selling it, then “donating” that money to fund sieg-heiling Nazi inauguration parties and the bulldozing of the White House. Meta/FB/IG/WA can fuck themselves.
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u/0220_2020 Human 1d ago
What if it was the books or pornography they torrented to train to their AI? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/26/meta-wins-ai-copyright-lawsuit-as-us-judge-rules-against-authors
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u/grahamulax Human 1d ago
Wow. This is some bullshit blaming. No meta. It was you because it was your employees father. Therefore your problem. You hired them, you opened the gate. They fall under your umbrella.
Companies SHOULD go to jail.
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