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Denuvo Sues Cracker voices38 in First Legal Action Against Piracy

Daniel Cross 2 min read

Denuvo parent Irdeto files its first lawsuit against cracker voices38, marking a shift from technical fixes to legal action to stop game piracy.

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Irdeto is taking legal action against a prominent game cracker known as voices38, marking the first time the company behind Denuvo has sued an individual for bypassing its anti-tamper protection. This legal action marks a transition from technical countermeasures to direct litigation, potentially altering the operational strategies of cracking communities and the enforcement methods used by game publishers. Users depending on unauthorized copies of recent games might experience immediate disruptions as the legal process unfolds.

Irdeto shifts from technical updates to direct litigation against voices38

The defendant, voices38, has recently cracked Denuvo protection for several high-profile releases, including Star Wars: Outlaws, Persona 3 Reload, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Irdeto filed the lawsuit to stop these releases and prevent any future cracks from being distributed. The company argues that cracking these digital protection systems is illegal, which gives them clear legal standing to pursue the case.

This legal move represents the first known instance of Denuvo or its parent company Irdeto suing a cracker directly. In the past, the company addressed security flaws primarily through technical updates instead of seeking legal recourse against individual crackers. The lawsuit aims to halt the distribution of cracks for the affected titles and deter other crackers from targeting Denuvo-protected games.

The outcome of this case remains uncertain, as voices38 may choose to stop releasing cracks to avoid further legal trouble or continue despite the lawsuit. If the cracker continues, it would suggest that he has taken strong steps to hide and protect his identity from legal authorities. We looked at Voices38 Cracks Denuvo for Star Wars earlier while tracking these developments.

Irdeto has confirmed it is pursuing legal action to protect its intellectual property and stop the bypassing of its anti-tamper technology. The lawsuit targets voices38 specifically for cracking recent major releases, setting a precedent for how DRM providers might enforce their rights in the future.

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