A day after the main domains associated with the download directory Kickass Torrents cease its operation (kat.cr and kickass.to are the most representative) have emerged clones of the site.
One copy is kickass.la. in the first instance, portal administrators in question claimed to have access to the entire database. Hours later they denied belonging to Kickass Torrents team.
The site describes a design similarity of the legitimate website, but the file list does not appear to be current or complete.
The computer security companies recommend not download content from these false portals because they can be used as a tool to spread malicious programs.
Another clones is kickasstorrents.to . It houses a partial copy of the mirrored on the site until 4 days ago content. The same applies to Dxtorrent.com
also A group activated the domain Kicksasstorrents.website. The creators advocate freedom of Artem Valium, the founder of Kickass Torrents who was captured in Poland.
the specialized portal the Verge, and other sites in the same court, claim that this is a led by isoHunt group responsible for one of the search engines most popular torrents effort world. However, TorrentsFreak.com calls into question such information.
In Kicksasstorrents.website there is a link to a Change.org petition filed by Peter Milosh, of Australia.
At the request of Change.Org alleging that the operation against Kickass Torrents is “another attack on freedom and the rights of internet users around the world.”
the specific request: “in a world where terrorist attacks are a monthly issue, where global corporations are swimming in money and millions die from disease and hunger every year, do you really believe the torrents deserve attention , money and human resources? “.
” Our freedom to share is a human right that Artem Vaulin has been providing millions of users. His arrest is a violation of our rights. “
The petition for freedom of Artem Vaulin has been signed by 13,500 people so far.
Kat.am, other sites mirror, seems to be related to Kicksasstorrents.website. On its front page displays a link that leads to the same request Change.org
If visitors enter the domain Kickass.to, you will see an allusive image to advance by US authorities to deregister operating To the place. It is expected that the same happens with other domains linked to Kickass Torrents in the coming hours.
Closes Kickass Torrents
Kickass Torrents is a directory of links to files. torrent. They can be executed by a BitTorrent client such as uTorrent or Vuze. This system is used to download music, movies, books, series, video games and programs. Sharing in this type of content directories often do not respect copyright. Therefore, they are in the crosshairs of the authorities. Several telecom operators have blocked access to the site in recent years.
Its founder, Artum Vaulin was arrested in Poland a day ago and the United States requested his extradition.
Also read: Fell the site of the world’s largest illegal downloads
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