By identifying and blacklisting the server URLs used by Xtream Codes APIs, broadcasters can prevent IPTV players like Smarters Pro or TiviMate from fetching content.

MultiChoice undertook over 233 anti-piracy cases in just six months during late 2024 and 2025, a 109% increase from previous years. Understanding the "Patched" Status

As one "patch" is applied, new methods often emerge, though they carry increasing risks:

Rather than just targeting end-users, DStv is now blocking accounts linked to international piracy groups during high-profile events, such as live sports, to disrupt the service at its source.

When a service is "patched," users often see error codes such as or E30 . While official DStv users can clear these through the MyDStv App , IPTV users often find their server credentials (URL, username, and password) simply stop responding.

MultiChoice, through its cybersecurity arm , has drastically intensified its anti-piracy efforts. Key strategies include:

While Xtream Codes was the market leader, other CMS tools are attempting to fill the gap, though they are under similar scrutiny from legal authorities.

The term "patched" refers to the technical and legal measures taken by broadcasters to disable unauthorized access via , a popular CMS (Content Management System) used by thousands of IPTV providers to manage and deliver live TV streams.