The festive season has started, and many new movies have been released in theatres. If you are planning to watch movies for free on your smartphone, it may prove to be very expensive. Many mobile users use apps like Pikashow for this. Cyber Dost I4C, an agency working under the Home Ministry, has warned that the lure of watching free movies can be dangerous. Cyber friend I4C has posted on the X platform advising users not to risk their data and security in the pursuit of free movies. The post also says that this is a kind of crime.
Don’t risk your data and security due to the lure of “Free Movies”.
Watching pirated content from unknown apps can put you in cyber risk and legal trouble.
Install thoughtfully.
Piracy is Crime#PikashowApp #FakeAppsScam #Piracy #I4C #MHA pic.twitter.com/QUSbM8SSWq— CyberDost I4C (@Cyberdost) December 20, 2025
These apps are not safe
Keeping in mind the security of the users, Cyber Dost has said that the apps which provide pirated movies, such as Pikashow app, are not safe. It has been told in the post that millions of users are putting their data at risk by using it.
How do these apps pose a threat
Cyber friend I4C said in its post that after installation of apps that provide free movies, they can install malware and spyware on your smartphone. They can leak banking information including login ID and password. This may also empty your bank account.
threat of legal action
The post also warns that installing apps to watch pirated movies or content may lead to legal action against you.
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