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Super Channel affidavit says piracy is “designed purpose” of pirate devices in four major retailers

EDMONTON – An affidavit filed in favour of Super Channel’s case against four major retailers which sell devices that are allegedly used to view unlicensed content, says the boxes are made with the sole purpose of viewing pirated content. The written statement, filed last month, is from Eric Cole, a former commissioner on cyber security for President Barack Obama, former employee of the Central Intelligence Agency, chief technology officer at computer security company McAfee and chief scientist for aerospace company Lockheed Martin. He was asked by Super Channel’s counsel KWM Law to verify the plaintiff’s investigation. Cole swore an oath...