via Computer and Video Games
A new anti-piracy system revealed by the French government will work to block anyone who's busted downloading or uploading copyrighted material.
The new system comes as part of an increased effort in France to crack on the growing problem of internet-related piracy, lead by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
The system will apparently warn users first, giving them a notice that illegal file sharing has been detected and threatens to suspend or terminate their internet connection if they don't stop.
According to Techtree, music and audio-visual producers, as well as internet service providers and public authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in support of the campaign.
Could this initiative make the jump over the English Channel? Quick, stop the torrents!