Name
|
Type
|
Location
|
Notes
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Listed since
|
References
|
1337x
|
Online
|
Finland
|
Provides links to torrent files
|
2017
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6]
|
1Fichier
|
Online
|
France
|
Cyberlocker, popular in France
|
2017
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6]
|
2embed
|
Online
|
Masks location of hosting servers
|
Database of copyright-infringing content
|
2021
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2]
|
AliExpress
|
Online
|
China
|
Listed due to "a significant increase in counterfeit goods being offered for sale"
|
2021
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2]
|
Amarutu
|
Online
|
Seychelles
|
Hosting provider for criminal sites
|
2022
|
[‡ 1]
|
Avito.ru
|
Online
|
Russia
|
Classified advertising site with high volume of counterfeit goods
|
2022
|
[‡ 1]
|
Baidu Wangpan
|
Online
|
China
|
Widely share links to pirated movies, TV shows, and books
|
2020
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
BestBuyIPTV
|
Online
|
Italy
|
Offers illegal IPTV services
Completely unrelated to Best Buy
|
2019
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4]
|
Bukalapak
|
Online
|
Indonesia
|
E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Chaloos
|
Online
|
Iraq
|
Owns and operates companies involved in media piracy
|
2020
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Cuevana
|
Online
|
Argentina
|
File sharing website streaming unlicensed television and movie titles
|
2021
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2]
|
DHgate
|
Online
|
China
|
Business-to-business e-commerce site in China
Widespread availability of counterfeit items
|
2017
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6]
|
EGY.best
|
Online
|
Egypt (reported)
|
Oldest and largest piracy websites in the Middle East and North Africa
|
2022
|
[‡ 1]
|
FlokiNET
|
Online
|
Romania, Iceland
|
Bulletproof hosting provider, hosts 1337x
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Flvto
|
Online
|
Netherlands, Russia
|
Stream ripping, allows downloading of YouTube videos
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Fmovies
|
Online
|
Ukraine
|
Allows illegal streaming of movies (also known as Bmovies and Bflix)
|
2017
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6]
|
Globe IPTV
|
Online
|
Unknown
|
Allows illegal streaming of live sports, movies, and television
|
2022
|
[‡ 1]
|
IndiaMART
|
Online
|
India
|
Sells counterfeit and illegal pharmaceuticals, not listed individually in 2019 report (hosted by Hosting Concepts B.V. and Regional Network Information Center JSC)
Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021
|
2017
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6]
|
iStar Media
|
Online
|
Unknown
|
Manufactures illicit streaming devices pre-loaded with piracy apps
|
2021
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2]
|
Lalastreams
|
Online
|
Unknown
|
Group of around twenty illicit streaming websites
|
2022
|
[‡ 1]
|
Library Genesis
|
Online
|
Unknown
|
Provides unauthorized access to books, sources papers and journals from Sci-Hub
Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021
|
2016
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
MP3Juices
|
Online
|
Russia, Singapore
|
Stream ripping, allows downloading of YouTube videos
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
MPGH
|
Online
|
Czech Republic
|
Sells cheats in online games
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Newalbumreleases
|
Online
|
Czech Republic
|
Provides pirated downloads of newly-released music
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
PelisPlus
|
Online
|
Unknown
|
Provides access to pirated films and television series
|
2020
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Pinduoduo
|
Online
|
China
|
E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
RapidGator
|
Online
|
Russia
|
Large cyberlocker
|
2016
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
RARBG
|
Online
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Popular torrent site, generated revenue through advertisements and malware
|
2016
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
RuTracker
|
Online
|
Russia
|
Popular torrent site
|
2016
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Sci-Hub
|
Online
|
Russia
|
Provides unauthorized access to academic papers and journals, related to Library Genesis
|
2017
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6]
|
Shabakaty
|
Online
|
Iraq
|
Pirated IPTV service
|
2020
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Shopee
|
Online
|
China, Singapore
|
E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods in Southeast Asia
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Spider
|
Online
|
Jordan
|
Supplies illicit streaming devices
|
2021
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2]
|
Taobao
|
Online
|
China
|
E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods, operated by Alibaba
|
2016
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
The Pirate Bay
|
Online
|
Unknown
|
One of the first torrent sites, very vocal in openly promoting piracy
|
2016
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Tokopedia
|
Online
|
Indonesia
|
E-commerce site selling counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
VK
|
Online
|
Russia
|
Social media site that facilitates video piracy
|
2016
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
WeChat, Weixin
|
Online
|
China
|
Chinese messaging app with "ecosystem" of counterfeit products
|
2021
|
[‡ 1][‡ 2]
|
YTS.MX
|
Online
|
Bulgaria (reported)
|
Peer-to-peer file sharing site
|
2022
|
[‡ 1]
|
Avenida Avellaneda, Buenos Aires
|
Physical
|
Argentina
|
Market for counterfeit goods and sportswear
|
2021
|
[‡ 2]
|
La Salada, Buenos Aires
|
Physical
|
Argentina
|
One of the largest black markets for illegal goods in Argentina
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Rua 25 de Março, São Paulo
|
Physical
|
Brazil
|
Notorious for shopping malls that sell pirated and counterfeit goods
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 7]
|
Central Market, Phnom Penh
|
Physical
|
Cambodia
|
Historic landmark in Cambodia, stores throughout the area sell counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Pacific Mall, Markham, Ontario
|
Physical
|
Canada
|
Market with large amount of counterfeit luxury goods, apparel, and electronics Not listed in 2018, 2019, or 2020, but relisted in 2021
|
2017
|
[‡ 2][‡ 6]
|
Anfu Market, Fujian Province
|
Physical
|
China
|
Wholesale distribution of counterfeit footwear
|
2020
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Asia-Pacific Xinyang Clothing & Gifts Plaza, Shanghai
|
Physical
|
China
|
Market hosting numerous counterfeit stalls
|
2020
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Chenghai District, Guangdong Province
|
Physical
|
China
|
Factories that produce counterfeit toys and other consumer goods
|
2021
|
[‡ 2]
|
Huaqiangbei Electronics Malls, Guangdong Province
|
Physical
|
China
|
A central distribution hub for counterfeit electronic devices and components Also includes Yuan Wang, Huaqiangbei Digital World, Long Sheng
Communications Market, and Man Har Digital Plaza Malls
|
2020
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Kindo and Zhanxi Garment Wholesale Markets and Southern Watch Trading Center near Zhanxi Road, Guangzhou
|
Physical
|
China
|
Market with high levels of counterfeit goods Southern Watch Trading Center listed separately in 2019
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Huaqiangbei Electronics Malls, Shenzhen
|
Physical
|
China
|
Includes the Yuan Wang, Long Sheng, and Man Har Digital Plaza Malls
Hundreds of vendors selling counterfeit electronic components
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Luohu Commercial City, Shenzhen
|
Physical
|
China
|
Half of the mall's merchandise consists of counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Silk Market, Beijing
|
Physical
|
China
|
Most of the market's merchandise is counterfeit
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Wu’ai Market, Shenyang
|
Physical
|
China
|
Largest market in northeastern China, hub for counterfeit products
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 7]
|
Yiwu International Merchandise City, Yiwu
|
Physical
|
China
|
Largest small commodities market worldwide, some vendors sell infringing products
|
2019
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4]
|
Heera Panna, Mumbai
|
Physical
|
India
|
Sells counterfeit watches, shoes, electronics, and cosmetics
Protected by local authorities
|
2019
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4]
|
Kidderpore, Kolkata
|
Physical
|
India
|
Sells counterfeit electronics, cosmetics, apparel, and pirated media
|
2019
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4]
|
Beemapally, Trivandrum
|
Physical
|
India
|
Sells counterfeit and smuggled cosmetics, clothing, electronics and other media products, protected by local authorities.
|
2022
|
Palika Bazaar, New Delhi
|
Physical
|
India
|
Underground market with large amounts of counterfeit products
|
2020
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Tank Road, Delhi
|
Physical
|
India
|
Sells counterfeit apparel and footwear
|
2017
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6]
|
Mangga Dua Market, Jakarta
|
Physical
|
Indonesia
|
Sells various counterfeit goods
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Dordoy/Dordoi Market, Bishkek
|
Physical
|
Kyrgyz Republic
|
Sells various counterfeit goods Not listed in 2020, but relisted in 2021
|
2019
|
[‡ 2][‡ 4]
|
Petaling Street Market, Kuala Lumpur
|
Physical
|
Malaysia
|
Sells various counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
La Pulga Rio, Monterrey
|
Physical
|
Mexico
|
A major market selling counterfeit items and pirated content
|
2020
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Mercado San Juan de Dios, Guadalajara
|
Physical
|
Mexico
|
Largest indoor market in Latin America
One third of vendors sell devices to circumvent DRM
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Tepito, Mexico City
|
Physical
|
Mexico
|
Sells and distributed counterfeit goods
Region is dangerous, making it nearly impossible for right holders to enforce their rights
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Ciudad del Este
|
Physical
|
Paraguay
|
Regional hub for the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit products
|
2016
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5][‡ 6][‡ 7]
|
Gamarra, Lima
|
Physical
|
Peru
|
Sells counterfeit textiles, has e-commerce site
|
2020
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3]
|
Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, Manila
|
Physical
|
Philippines
|
Sells various counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Dubrovka Market, Moscow
|
Physical
|
Russia
|
Market with large volume of counterfeit footwear, apparel, and luxury watches
|
2019
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4]
|
Gorbushkin Dvor Mall, Moscow
|
Physical
|
Russia
|
Known for its high volume of counterfeit electronics, un-cooperative local authorities
|
2019
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4]
|
Sadovod Market, Moscow
|
Physical
|
Russia
|
Sells various counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Tahtakale, Istanbul
|
Physical
|
Turkey
|
Sells counterfeit clothing, shoes, and consumer electronics
|
2021
|
[‡ 2]
|
7th Kilometer Market
|
Physical
|
Ukraine
|
Sells various counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Markets in Deira District, Dubai
|
Physical
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Many IP-infringing markets
Known to locals and many tourists
|
2019
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4]
|
Bến Thành Market, Ho Chi Minh City
|
Physical
|
Vietnam
|
One of the oldest and most well-known markets in Ho Chi Minh City
Sells various counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|
Đồng Xuân Market, Hanoi
|
Physical
|
Vietnam
|
Sells various counterfeit goods
|
2018
|
[‡ 2][‡ 3][‡ 4][‡ 5]
|