Magis TV and Xuper TV are popular platforms that offer, without authorization, movies, series and sporting events for free. There are other similar sites, such as Cuevana, Putlocker and FMovies, as well as clones and unofficial applications (APKs) available outside of official stores.
All of these services represent a risk, since they distribute content without the corresponding licenses.
Likewise, many of these platforms have been blocked in various countries because they infringe copyright, facilitating unauthorized access to protected content.
It is risky to use sites like Magis TV, Xuper TV, Cuevana, Putlocker and FMovies because they distribute content illegally for free.
In the case of Magis TV and Xuper TV, in Argentina a court resolution ordered the blocking of Magis TV after complaints from audiovisual rights holders, upon verifying that it broadcast movies, series and sporting events without a license.
These two sites were even removed from the Amazon Fire TV offer. This action seeks to strengthen the protection of intellectual property and limit access to unauthorized services.
The Putlocker website was blocked in the UK by order of the High Court, after the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA) reported it to the Office of the US Trade Representative as a piracy threat.
The MPA reported that Putlocker operated from Vietnam and used servers hosted by Swiss company Private Layer.
Regarding FMovies, the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment announced the blocking of the site after an intervention by the Vietnamese authorities, and the Hanoi police arrested two citizens of that country linked to the platform.
Some safe sites to watch free movies are:
It offers live channels and a wide variety of movies and series, including CSI Miami, The Walking Dead, Daredevil and Naruto. One of its main advantages is that it allows you to access content without having to create an account. The app is available on both Play Store and App Store.
It has a section called ‘Free’, where it is possible to watch free titles, such as Alvin and the Chipmunks 2, The Vigilante and Without a Trace. It stands out for offering blockbusters from previous years.
It is an American advertising-supported service that allows you to watch series and movies such as Medici, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Hot Ones.
Owned by Google, it provides free access to videos, documentaries, web series and educational material, without the need for a subscription. You only need to install the application and browse its extensive catalog.
It is relevant to know that installing unofficial APK files on Android devices is dangerous because they may contain malicious software. An analysis by the cybersecurity company ESET warns that these downloads facilitate the spread of computer threats.
The ESET report highlights that pirated apps request critical permissions, such as access to information about running tasks using the android.permission.GET_TASKS permission. This permission allows a malicious app to access private data from other apps and collect sensitive information about device usage.
Additionally, some permissions allow mounting and unmounting file systems for removable storage, which could enable an attacker to manipulate malicious files or disable essential system functions.
In the case of Cuevana, in addition to illegally distributing content, the site floods users with invasive advertising.
Choosing legal and secure services is the best way to protect personal data and avoid security problems.
