London Has Fallen | Yify

While the 2016 action sequel London Has Fallen was a financial success, grossing over $205 million worldwide, it became the center of a massive legal campaign against internet piracy that continues to be a cautionary tale for users of "YIFY" or "YTS" sites.

The producers of London Has Fallen , operating under , became notorious for aggressive "copyright trolling". London Has Fallen YIFY

The name "YIFY" (now mostly known as "YTS") is synonymous with highly compressed, small-file-size movie rips. While the 2016 action sequel London Has Fallen

: A high-quality Blu-Ray rip appeared online over a week before the film's official release, prompting the studio to use subpoenaed ISP data to track down hundreds of thousands of downloaders. The YIFY / YTS Connection : A high-quality Blu-Ray rip appeared online over

: They filed thousands of lawsuits against "John Doe" defendants identified only by their IP addresses in states like North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida.

: Pirates who downloaded high-quality leaked versions (like those typically found on YIFY) often received automated $300 settlement demands.