One of the most common copyright problems for authors and publishers is books being scanned and shared without permission in PDF/EPUB format. These shares typically spread through Telegram "book archive" channels, book-sharing forums, and file-hosting sites.
Where does pirated book sharing show up most?
- "Book archive" channels on Telegram
- Cloud storage links (Yandex Disk, Google Drive)
- Third-party "download e-books" sites
- Sharing threads on forums and community platforms
Reporting and removal process
You can file a DMCA/copyright infringement notice with the hosting provider or the platform where the content was shared. However, since file-hosting links (Yandex Disk, Google Drive, Mega, etc.) usually circulate through Telegram channels, you also need to identify and report the source (the channel).
Why are the first weeks after publication critical?
If a pirated copy of a book is shared, especially within the first weeks of publication, it can seriously impact sales. In this window, fast detection and action directly protects the author's/publisher's revenue.
As part of Achernar's Book Protection service, our Telegram Deep Scan and Link Isolation processes jointly detect the source (channel, group, file link) of pirated book shares and manage the takedown process.