MPAA shuts down one million websites in the U.S. and at least 39 sites abroad . A company spokesperson told Mashable recently , `` Given the fact that the U.S. government is currently undertaking great efforts to fight copyright infringements on the internet , our having a voice in Washington could be beneficial for us as well as for the U.S . Names of the sites are unknown but major players seem to be unaffected . YouTube and file - sharing sites have even taken to hiring lobbyists .
MPAA shuts down one million websites in the U.S. and at least 39 sites abroad . Names of the sites are unknown but major players seem to be unaffected . YouTube and file - sharing sites have even taken to hiring lobbyists .