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Nikolas V.

Digital Piracy Intelligence & Content Protection Analyst

I specialize in digital piracy intelligence and content protection operations, helping media companies, rights holders, and anti-piracy organizations detect, analyze, and map unauthorized distribution networks across the internet. My work goes beyond simple link detection — I focus on identifying systematic piracy ecosystems, including social media channels, streaming networks, forums, and messaging platforms where copyrighted content is distributed and shared. With extensive experience in large-scale investigations and 30,000+ infringing links identified, I provide structured intelligence that supports enforcement actions, legal escalation, and long-term content protection strategies. 🔍 WHAT I DO ✔️ Piracy Intelligence & Network Mapping I analyze how pirated content spreads across platforms and identify distribution patterns, hubs, and repeat offenders. ✔️ Social Media & Platform Monitoring Tracking illegal distribution of content on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms. ✔️ Telegram & Closed Network Intelligence Investigation of private channels and groups involved in content leaks and unauthorized distribution. ✔️ Content Leak Detection (Film, Sports, Audiobooks) Identification of unauthorized uploads and redistribution of copyrighted material across multiple ecosystems. ✔️ OSINT & Digital Threat Research Advanced open-source intelligence techniques to uncover piracy infrastructure and supporting networks. ✔️ Structured Reporting for Enforcement Teams Clean, actionable reports including evidence logs, URLs, metadata, and organized datasets ready for legal or internal use. 🧩 TOOLS & METHODS OSINT investigation techniques Social media intelligence (SOCMINT) Telegram ecosystem analysis Manual + structured web reconnaissance Data organization (Excel / Google Sheets) Evidence tracking & reporting frameworks 📊 VALUE I DELIVER I help clients: Reduce revenue loss from piracy Identify distribution networks early Support legal enforcement actions Monitor brand and content integrity at scale Gain visibility into hidden piracy ecosystems ⭐ WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME Proven experience in large-scale piracy investigations High accuracy in identifying infringing content Fast turnaround with structured reporting Ability to handle complex, multi-platform environments Confidential and detail-oriented execution 📩 WORK WITH ME If you need reliable piracy intelligence, content protection, or digital monitoring at scale, I can provide fast, structured, and actionable intelligence tailored to your needs. Send me a message — I respond quickly and can start immediately.

🇮🇹San Gregorio Magno, Italy$15/hr100% JSS5.00 (3)Since Feb 2023
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$464

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#81,050 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#432 / 3,095
Revenue, last 30 days
$779

Last 6 months: $2.8k

World#50,681 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#255 / 3,095
Total earnings
$18k

Billed in all: $19k

World#149,427 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#895 / 3,095
Per project
$2.5k

$1.4k in the last 6 months

World#63,795 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#287 / 3,095
Projects, last 6 months
2
50% fixed50% hourly
World#88,922 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#591 / 3,095
Projects in all
7

Across 8 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#236,191 / 412k
🇮🇹Country#1,823 / 3,095

Earnings, last 30 days

$18.8k+$779 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$17.5k$18.0k$18.5k$19.0kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

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