: Piracy sites are 65 times more likely to infect your device with malware compared to legitimate sites. This often happens via "drive-by downloads" where malicious code installs silently just by loading a page.

: Many of these platforms are funded by harvesting user data, including browser history and personal info, which is then sold to third parties or used for credit card fraud.

: Accessing or sharing pirated content is illegal in many regions and can result in hefty fines or even prison time. Safe and Legal Alternatives

: Piracy sites frequently lack parental controls, exposing younger viewers to explicit ads or age-inappropriate material.