Piracy websites do not make money from subscriptions; they make money from shady advertising networks. Clicking a "Download" or "Play" button often triggers invisible scripts that download malicious payloads. These can include trojans, adware, and ransomware that can lock your computer or steal your personal data. 2. Aggressive Adware and Redirects

Often, these sites use "mirror" links. Try searching for the site name in a search engine to see the most current active URL. Use a Different Browser: