FBI PUMPS UP WARNING TO CD, DVD PIRATES.Byline: Greg GREG Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River (US National Park Service) Hernandez Staff Writer The FBI took renewed aim Thursday at the illegal pirating of music, movies and other copyright-protected material with a campaign that includes a new FBI seal and warning that can be placed on CDs and DVDs. The anti-piracy seal warns that the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted work is illegal and punishable pun·ish v. pun·ished, pun·ish·ing, pun·ish·es v.tr. 1. To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault. 2. To inflict a penalty for (an offense). 3. by up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. The FBI's Jana Monroe, Cyber Division assistant director, said digital music, digital movies, computer software and games are routinely stolen and distributed illegally by organized groups in what amounts to billions of dollars in piracy piracy, robbery committed or attempted on the high seas. It is distinguished from privateering in that the pirate holds no commission from and receives the protection of no nation but usually attacks vessels of all nations. each year. ``This anti-piracy seal should serve as a warning to those who contemplate the theft of intellectual properties that the FBI will actively investigate cyber crimes and will bring the perpetrators of these criminal acts to justice,'' Monroe said at a morning press conference held at the FBI's Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. field office. While use of the new FBI seal is voluntary, all Recording Industry Association of America member companies are expected to include it on their products, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Brad Buckles This article is about the comic strip. For the fastener, see Buckle Buckles is a comic strip by David Gilbert about the misadventures of a naïve dog. Buckles debuted on March 25, 1996. , the association's vice president for anti-piracy efforts. ``It is our hope that when consumers see the new FBI warning on the music they purchase, both physically and digitally, they will take the time to learn the do's and don'ts of copying and uploading to the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the ,'' Buckles said. ``We also hope that this is an attention-grabbing reminder to music fans: Piracy is no victimless crime. It affects everyone who brings music to the public.'' Buckles said piracy adversely affects not only today's musicians, but also up-and-coming artists, songwriters, sound engineers and even music store clerks and CD plant workers. ``People are beginning to realize that what at first blush Adv. 1. at first blush - as a first impression; "at first blush the offer seemed attractive" when first seen might seem like innocent activity is in fact theft,'' he said. ``We're working at this from every level to make people realize this is wrong.'' The Motion Picture Association of America, made up of seven major studios, expects to use the warnings but has not yet discussed any particulars, said Kenneth A. Jacobson, the MPAA's senior vice president and director of worldwide anti-piracy efforts. Jacobson said that, while the film industry has used an FBI warning since the mid- mid- pref. Middle: midbrain. 1970s, the new warnings can be used in digital products. ``Our viewpoint is that it's an exceptionally good educational tool, especially for kids who look at things and may not know what is right and what is wrong, particularly when dealing with the Internet,'' he said. ``This will give them some idea of what the law is.'' Greg Hernandez, (818) 713-3758 greg.hernandez(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Brad Buckles, a vice president of the Recording Industry Association of America, speaks at a news conference Thursday on the FBI's new anti-piracy seal. Ric Francis/Associated Press |
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