Time Warner Cable Notice re:Alleged Copyright Infringement

[Knightmare]

So I received this email on Monday, and I'm not sure what to think. I didn't download this file, so I'm thinking it was my roommate--who is not a computer nerd like me. I'm using Peerblock, so I think I'm safe from emails like this. I just have 2 questions: 1. What should I do about this email? 2. Will Peerblock protect me from this?

Dear (Primary Account Holder),

We have been notified that copyrighted content may have been shared using your Internet connection without permission of the copyright owner.

What does that mean?

Copyright owners (such as artists, moviemakers, and authors) and their representatives routinely monitor peer-to-peer networks to see if their content (such as music, movies, and TV shows) is being shared without their permission. If they notice somebody sharing their content without their permission through a Time Warner Cable account, they let us know.

As the primary account holder, you are responsible for making sure your account is not used for copyright infringement. Please note that we don’t know which computer or other device may be the one to have triggered the notification; it could be any device using your account.

What was allegedly shared and when?

File Name: Awolnation - Megalithic Symphony 320kbps mp3

Content Type: Music

Content URL:

Shared: May 4 2015 12:26AM

IP Address: XX.XXX.XXX.X

Did you provide my personal information to the copyright owner?

We have not shared any of your personal information with the copyright owner in connection with the notice that we received. Rather, the copyright owner or its representative simply provided us with an IP address associated with your account, and we then sent this alert to you.

Alright, so what do I need to do?

· If you have been sharing content illegally using your Internet connection, please stop doing so immediately.

· Make sure that everyone who uses your Internet connection knows that you received this alert, and advise them not to make any illegal use of music, television and movie content. For information regarding authorized sources for music, movies and TV shows, please see http://www.copyrightinformation.org/a-better-way-to-find-movies-tv-music/. Other examples of legal sources include: http://www.timewarnercable.com/en/residential-home/tv/channels/on-demand.html, and http://www.timewarnercable.com/en/residential-home/tv/premiums.html.

· Secure your home wireless network so that nobody who is unauthorized to use it is able to do so. (learn more here http://onguardonline.gov/articles/0013-securing-your-wireless-network).

· Be aware of the dangers associated with using peer-to-peer (“P2P”) networks. P2P programs can pose dangers to your computer and other devices, and to our network. Risks can include mistaken downloading of malware, pornography or copyrighted material, and allowing any anonymous person on the Internet to access and copy your computer files. Therefore, it is important that you inspect your computer and other devices for P2P programs and ensure that you are neither intentionally nor inadvertently making copyrighted works available for uploading by others. Click here for more information about the various risks: http://onguardonline.gov/p2p

Hopefully this is the last time we contact you. If a copyright owner does not identify further instances of alleged copyright infringement involving your account, then this will be your last alert from us.

And what if this continues to happen?

Using your account to share content without the copyright owner’s permission can be a violation of U.S. copyright laws, and of our acceptable use policy. Under the Copyright Alert System (for more on CAS click here: http://www.copyrightinformation.org), further instances of suspicious activity involving your account may result in our undertaking measures that will temporarily affect your Internet experience. The range of actions may include redirection to a landing page for a period of time or until you contact Time Warner Cable.

We will, of course, provide you with advance notice prior to taking any such steps. We will also offer you the ability to challenge a copyright owner’s notices through an independent party prior to any service alterations. You may wish to preserve records or information that could be used to demonstrate that the activity in question was non-infringing.

I still have questions about this alert, where can I go?

For additional information about this alert, to learn how you can prevent further alerts, and to understand more about the Copyright Alert System, please visit the Center for Copyright Information – Copyright Alert System website at http://www.copyrightinformation.org.

Thank you for subscribing to Time Warner Cable’s high speed data service. We look forward to having you as a customer for years to come.

Sincerely,

Customer Service

[knowledge-Spammer]

i see more and more copyrights nowdays

i wood just remove it its no big thing

i think he may have downloaded movies or something like that may be

if he is going to do things like this hide yourself 1st

or they may slow your internet down

[DKT27]

I do not know much about this. But first, ask him whether he/she did it. Also if both of you two use the same computer, only then Peerblock will work here and mostly only when files are shared through torrents. In addition, if you have any torrent clients in the PC, make sure it only makes encrypted connections as this prevents atleast the third person except you and the downloader/uploader to know about it.

[Knightmare]

I do not know much about this. But first, ask him whether he/she did it. Also if both of you two use the same computer, only then Peerblock will work here and mostly only when files are shared through torrents. In addition, if you have any torrent clients in the PC, make sure it only makes encrypted connections as this prevents atleast the third person except you and the downloader/uploader to know about it.

I asked my roommate if he downloaded it, but he said he didn't. I use my desktop and he uses his laptop. I've been using FDM to download torrents.

[mray88]

First, they have to give you several warnings before doing anything with your internet connection.

Second, you're allowed to contest their accusation. I would contact them, tell them you own the internet connection and did not download the file they are claiming you were in violation over. Just tell them they were mistaken and you want to have the warning reviewed. I would not even get into the possibility it was a roommate that downloaded the file when you talk with them. Just say you didn't do it, and know nothing about it. They will probably try to talk you out of demanding a review by telling you nothing will happen due to it being a first warning, but tell them you wish to contest it anyway. They have to do so, or alternatively they have to withdraw the warning. Sometimes they withdraw rather than be faced with having to do more work on it.

Third, consider getting a VPN subscription. At this point they're fairly inexpensive, provide decent speeds, and for the most part will put an end to any concerns you may have related to your internet connection and the downloading of files. Many people here at nsane use Cyberghost -- they frequently have free promos; it's worth looking into once you received a notice like this.

[ugurano]

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