The technical hoops (VPNs, ad-blockers, download managers), combined with the high risk of malware infection, make the cost far outweigh the benefit. Furthermore, by using such sites, you are not supporting the filmmakers, actors, and crew who worked thousands of hours to produce the entertainment you enjoy.
Files can be disguised as movies but contain scripts that compromise personal data.
Executable files (.exe) disguised as movie files are common. Even media files can carry scripts that launch drive-by downloads. The "full" download could include a payload of keyloggers, cryptominers, or ransomware.
that host copyrighted material without authorization [12]. Accessing or downloading from them can lead to legal consequences under federal law [15]. Security Risks