Kat.cr is down

By Sean Doyle · January 16, 2016 · 1 min read

Update: KickassTorrents seized by feds and owner arrested

Popular torrent website kat.cr (KickassTorrents) is currently down. If you visit kat.cr you will be directed to a blank webpage that says “This webpage is not available” and shows a ERR_NAME_RESOLUTION_FAILED error. There is no specified reason as to why kat.cr is down. Websites that contain torrents and streaming videos are commonly down for various reasons.

A ERR_NAME_RESOLUTION_FAILED error is usually associated with client side DNS errors; However, many internet users are experiencing issues accessing kat.cr which suggest that the website has moved, been removed, or is experiencing server issues.

More information will be added to this post when available.

UPDATE: Kat.cr is back up and accessible to some. Reports indicate that the website may load very slowly and will only show HTML text.

Sean Doyle

Sean is a tech author and security researcher with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, malware analysis, analytics, and online marketing. He focuses on clear reporting, deep technical investigation, and practical guidance that helps readers stay safe in a fast-moving digital landscape. His work continues to appear in respected publications, including articles written for Private Internet Access. Through Botcrawl and his ongoing cybersecurity coverage, Sean provides trusted insights on data breaches, malware threats, and online safety for individuals and businesses worldwide.

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