In Uzbekistan, 72% of movie links in search engines turned out to be pirated

In Uzbekistan, 72% of movie search links turned out to be pirated

Almost three-quarters of the links on the first page of search results for queries about movies and TV series in Uzbekistan lead to pirated resources. At the same time, almost four out of ten such websites may be dangerous for users. These are the conclusions reached by analysts at F6, who studied online piracy in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

Specialists checked search results for 50 queries about popular movies and TV series. The share of pirated content on the first page of search results was 72% in Uzbekistan and 63% in Kazakhstan. In the top search position, 66% of links were illegal in Uzbekistan and 84% in Kazakhstan.

Most pirated resources are targeted at a Russian-speaking audience. Among websites offering foreign movies in Uzbekistan, 95% fell into this category, while among resources with national cinema, the figure was 86%.

According to F6 data, only 8.2% of the checked pirated websites in Uzbekistan were found to be safe. Another 52.9% were recognized as relatively safe, and 38.9% as dangerous. Such resources can distribute malware and be used to steal personal data.

Specialists advise watching movies on legal platforms, avoiding downloading files from dubious websites, and regularly updating the browser and antivirus software.

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