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Re:Game of Thrones leak and watermark: a stupid tracking system by jjoonathan on Monday April 13, 2015 @10:44AM (#9367902)
The visible fingerprint might also be there to prove intent or add circumvention charges in court.

I don't think they need to prove that a certain individual stole it. The party which received the advanced copies likely had to take on liability, so HBO can go after them. Of course, that doesn't mean they won't turn around and lean on the actual culprit, but whether or not they catch someone HBO will have their due.

Re:Game of Thrones leak and watermark: a stupid tracking system by anigbrowl on Monday April 13, 2015 @03:17PM (#9369767)
It's there to advertise HBO. It's that simple.