Unless you are specifically downloading software, stay away from executable files. Movies and music should be in .mp4 , .mkv , or .mp3 formats. The Rise of Alternatives
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However, The Pirate Bay's operations have not been without controversy. The website has been shut down several times, and its founders have faced imprisonment and fines. In 2014, the website's co-founder, Gottfrid Svartholm, was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay a hefty fine. Unless you are specifically downloading software, stay away