Hi,

I've been reading these forums on occasion for sometime, particularly when I'm bored at work (don't tell my boss!) but this is my first post.

I've noticed I've had my whole catalogue of 1,200 images downloaded in one day on IStock. All by the same location, sold through Getty. I only noticed because even the older images that don't sell as well have been downloaded and when I looked through, it's every single photo I've uploaded.

The only reason I could think of someone downloading them all is to upload them elsewhere. The subject matters are so varied, I don't know why these would be useful for someone unless it's to re-sell the photos.

Am I right to be suspicious? I'm exclusive and I'm assuming iStock would have protection for this kind of thing if they were uploaded and sold elsewhere?

Thanks.