Keep an active, updated antivirus program on your desktop and mobile devices.

Visiting unauthorized streaming or download sites often triggers a barrage of pop-under advertisements, deceptive banners, and forced redirects. These ads frequently utilize techniques, where clicking anywhere on the page—even on a fake "Play" or "Download" button—executes a script that installs unwanted adware or browser hijackers onto the user's device. Phishing and Social Engineering