Is 123movies Legal in South Africa? Streaming movies from 123 Movies is not legal. However, downloading copyrighted material from illegal sites is not allowed. What is 123 Movies? 123Movies is an illegal online movie streaming website. So the answer to this question is: “123movies is illegal in South Africa.
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GoMovies, 123movieshub, GoStream, MeMovies and 123Movies was a network of movie streaming sites operating from Vietnam. 123Movie websites allowed users to watch movies for free. In 2018 March, 123Movies Website was called the “most popular illegal site” in the world by Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). After a few weeks, the Vietnamese authorities shut down the site. As of June 2020, the network is still active through mirror sites.
Most of illegal movie streaming sites have been blocked around the world including in the United Kingdom and America. However, users still find ways to watch movies from illegal websites such as 123 Movies. They use VPN (Virtual Private Network) which allows users to connect to the Internet via an encrypted tunnel to ensure their online privacy and protect their sensitive data. So when people use VPN, it hides your original IP Address. This allows you to bypass geo-restrictions and access the content you want to see.
How to Watch 123movies Safely Using VPN
Visiting 123movies without VPN protection is not recommended in South Africa and anywhere in the world. However, with a secure VPN, you can stay protected while streaming movies from 123 Movies. Here are the steps you need to follow.
- STEP 1: Choose a high-speed and secure VPN that offers strong encryption.
- STEP 2: Install the VPN.
- STEP 3: Connect to a server in your target country.
- STEP 4: Visit the 123Movies website and start watching movies
After you are done watching movies. You can turn off your VPN so that it reverts back to your original IP Address.
Can 123movies Harm My Computer?
Sites such as 123Movies can harm your computer as they carry viruses and malware which corrupt your computer via malicious links or ad pop-ups.
Make sure that you install a strong antivirus or firewall product before visiting any 123movies site
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