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- noun An
on-line internet site for storage of personaldigital files.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Federal prosecutors charge that in Megaupload's case, its claim of being a cyberlocker was a cover story for criminal copyright infringement and money laundering on a massive scale'' that the government says netted the conspirators at least $175 million.
Megaupload Users Face Possible Deletion of Data Devlin Barrett 2012
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Movies also dominate such competing file-sharing mechanisms as "cyberlocker" sites, discussed on Page 18 of Envisional's report.
Movie-industry study: Unauthorized video sharing shrinks if viewers have legal options Rob Pegoraro 2011
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Movies also dominate such competing file-sharing mechanisms as "cyberlocker" sites, discussed on Page 18 of Envisional's report.
Movie-industry study: Unauthorized video sharing shrinks if viewers have legal options Rob Pegoraro 2011
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attempts to restrict access to the Pirate Bay and other so-called "cyberlocker" sites that encourage illegal downloading - part of government plans to fight online piracy through controversial measures included the Digital Economy Act.
The Guardian World News Josh Halliday 2011
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For instance, the one-click download "cyberlocker" RapidShare is just tossed into the "digital piracy" category and then listed as the top such "pirate"
Ars Technica Nate Anderson 2011
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ZML. com was described as a "cyberlocker" that allegedly stored pirated films and TV shows which were made available for users to download.
The Register 2010
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Officials declined to say if they were eyeing other large cyberlocker sites for similar practices, but one said the Megaupload case should be viewed as a deterrent to anyone who might engage in large-scale illegal file-sharing.
U.S. Shuts Offshore File-Share 'Locker' Geoffrey A. Fowler 2012
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Megaupload.com billed itself as a "cyberlocker," a means of storing large data files on distant servers.
Megaupload Users Face Possible Deletion of Data Devlin Barrett 2012
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As Mr. Dotcom rose and then fell, Mr. Schmid receded even more from the cyberlocker spotlight.
Upload King's Quiet Steps Christopher S. Stewart 2012
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Rapidshare AB, one of the first and largest cyberlocker firms, said it hadn't changed any of its practices following the Megaupload suit and isn't concerned about becoming a target for law enforcement.
Megaupload's Ripple Effect Geoffrey A. Fowler 2012
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