To combat pirate proxies effectively:

Pirate proxies are websites or servers that act as intermediaries between users and copyrighted content. They often use Virtual Private Network (VPN) or proxy server technology to mask the IP addresses of users accessing copyrighted content. This allows users to download or stream copyrighted material without being detected by copyright holders or law enforcement agencies.

In the United Kingdom, the term refers to a specific type of website or online service designed to circumvent blocks imposed on major copyright-infringing websites. Since the early 2010s, UK courts have ordered internet service providers (ISPs) like BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and TalkTalk to block access to notorious torrent sites such as The Pirate Bay, KickassTorrents, and 1337x. In response, pirate proxies emerged as the primary workaround, creating a persistent technological and legal tug-of-war.