A new app, supposedly dedicated to note-taking but mainly used for illegal streaming of movies and series, has recently burst onto the top of the ranking of the most downloaded apps on the App Store.
An app disguised under a false identity
Behind the innocuous name "Univer Note", this app presents itself as a practical tool for taking notes, even deceiving some users in the comments sections. However, a closer look reveals a very different reality: designated as a simple note-taking app, Univer Note allows users to access a vast catalog of illegal streaming content.
This discovery recalls a previous incident where an app called "Micro Habits", claiming to help with personal life management, was in reality hiding a similar service for watching movies and series. Despite measures taken by Apple to remove these platforms, these applications regularly relaunch their activities under different names.
The rapid rise of Univer Note on the App Store
In just a few days, Univer Note went from anonymity to resounding notoriety on the App Store. As of November 4, it already occupied the first place in the ranking of the most popular applications in France. This rapid jump suggests not only a strong demand for this type of illegal service, but also a lack of initial vigilance during the checks carried out by Apple.
This is a surprising phenomenon, especially considering the efforts declared by Apple concerning its rigorous process of verification of new applications. Last March, the firm had affirmed that it employed nearly 500 experts specialized in the evaluation of applications proposed by developers around the world.
Illegal content highlighted
Tech & Co revealed that the app was loaded with content from various SVOD platforms, including Apple’s own. Recent movies still in theaters, such as “Terrifier 3” and “Smile 2,” were among the options available through Univer Note. This enticing offer, coupled with its leading position among downloads, quickly attracted the attention of both users and the media.
Given the nature of the content offered, it is hardly surprising that a large number of users rushed to download the app.
Fight against illegal streaming
The recurrence of these types of situations highlights the major challenge facing technology companies: ensuring the legality of the applications present on their platforms. The case of Univer Note highlights the need to implement additional strategies to more effectively detect and prevent illegal activities before they gain popularity.
While Apple has a large team of experts to monitor apps, current examples show that there are still gaps in the system. Increased monitoring and enhanced filtering methods could potentially prevent the proliferation of these fake apps that manage to bypass the security barriers put in place by the control teams. It remains to be seen whether Apple will react quickly and remove the app. In the meantime, users can watch popular movies or series…for free.
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