PRNewswire
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 2: In today's digital world, protecting premium video content is more critical than ever. While streaming has unlocked global reach for OTT platforms, educators and creators, it has also opened the door to piracy, a billion-dollar threat affecting industries from entertainment to online learning.
VdoCipher, a secure video hosting platform trusted by OTT and Education businesses worldwide, is tackling this head-on. In just 12 months, its technology has blocked over 250,000 video piracy attempts.
At the heart of this effort is VdoCipher's Piracy Tracker and Hacker Detection Engine -- a proprietary system that combines behavioral video streaming analytics with authentication data. This powerful tool helps content owners detect and stop sophisticated piracy attempts before they cause harm.
The Problem That Most Don't Want to Talk About
Piracy today isn't just about shady torrent sites -- it's faster, harder to trace, and shockingly easy to access. From Telegram groups to students unknowingly sharing login credentials, video piracy has become decentralized and widespread through anonymous forums and private channels.
For creators and educators, the impact goes far beyond lost revenue. "When teachers hold back their best lessons out of piracy fears, it's the students who suffer," says Siddhant Jain, CEO of VdoCipher. "Great content deserves a safe space online."
Even an industry-standard like Google Widevine DRM has shown cracks over the past three years.
That's why the next line of defense is essential: VdoCipher's Piracy Detection Engine -- a smarter way to detect, track, and block misuse in real time.
Behind the Scenes of the Piracy Detection Engine
Launched just a year ago, VdoCipher's Piracy Detection Engine is built on a powerful idea: stop misuse before it causes damage.
It uses behavioral pattern recognition across 12 key data points and over 300 user/device parameters to track suspicious activity -- like frequent device switching, mismatched locations, emulator usage, DRM-breaking attempts, or efforts to rip video streams from unauthorized environments.
The system flags potential threats in real time and gives content owners an actionable dashboard to block sessions, restrict playback, or even trigger legal steps.
By spotting unusual usage patterns -- such as high session counts, unauthorized device playback, or too many devices per user -- VdoCipher helps detect and prevent credential sharing and video piracy. Detailed session logs and playback insights make it easier to stay one step ahead of piracy and secure one's video content.
In 12 months, the results have been significant:
- 250,000+ sessions blocked for potential piracy attempts
- 2100+ unique users identified for sure piracy attempts
- 900+ users permanently blocked by VdoCipher's customers
- 70+ users against whom legal action was initiated
"We're not just encrypting content. We're reading how it's being consumed, and then using that data to secure it in real-time," says Vibhav Sinha, CTO at VdoCipher.
A Shift in the Global Content Security Landscape
VdoCipher's technology is now deployed across more than 3,000 video platforms across 120+ countries, supporting over 10,000 content creators and educators. The company estimates it has helped its clients save $150 million+ in potential revenue loss, helping these businesses generate over $500 million of video revenues.
This isn't just about technology, it's about trust.
With the global video-on-demand market projected to reach $250 billion by 2030, the need for piracy-proof infrastructure will only grow. Companies investing in premium content, be it in edtech, media, OTT, fitness, or corporate training, can no longer afford to rely solely on traditional DRM.
As VdoCipher's CEO puts it, "If we want the best teachers, filmmakers, and content creators to go online, we must give them a secure environment they can trust. That's our mission."
About VdoCipher
VdoCipher provides smart video player and piracy protection solutions tailored for media, OTT & educational organisations. VdoCipher serves 3000+ business customers across 120+ countries.
VdoCipher Media Solutions
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Media Contact:
Siddhant Jain
CEO & Co-Founder
siddhant@vdocipher.com
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