These services ensure creators are fairly compensated, provide safer viewing (no malware risks), and offer better video/audio quality.
: Users are up to 65 times more likely to encounter malware infections on piracy sites compared to legitimate ones. These sites often use intrusive third-party ads and "fake" download buttons that redirect to unsafe pages.
Beyond legal trouble, is a cybersecurity minefield. Because these sites are unregulated and run by anonymous entities, they are often filled with malicious code. Here is what happens if you click the wrong link.