: The group was founded in 2010 by Yiftach Swery, a 23-year-old computer science student from Auckland, New Zealand, using the pseudonym "YIFY".
: Reports indicate that the founder reached an out-of-court settlement with the MPAA to avoid further prosecution. Legacy and Current Status It YIFY
: By 2013, the brand rebranded to YTS and launched its own dedicated website to host its library directly. Distinguishing Characteristics : The group was founded in 2010 by