Countless services have followed in PopcornTime's footsteps, offering on-the-fly streaming of P2P content. In fact, the problem isn't only limited to websites. One wrong click, and you could inadvertently let malware access your device.

Often, you need to close several ads before you can get close to watching a video. And if you turn on an ad blocker, the sites will not let you access the content. Downloadable items are disguised as Play buttons and close window icons, windows move around the page, and ads are layered on top of each other. Worse still, the ads are deliberately highly deceiving. Many of the ads are providing links to some form of malware. Remember, these aren't ads from Google Ads or another similarly reputable ad network. If you have been on such a site, you'll know that developers load the sites with very aggressive ads. We suspect most of our readers-intentionally or otherwise-have probably stumbled onto a site offering illegal free live TV at some point in their lives. Obviously, there's also a significant risk that authorities could pursue a provider through the courts, which again means the service potentially ceasing without warning, thus leaving you out of pocket. Again, Reddit provides countless examples of this happening. Because of their illegality, the service providers are not regulated, meaning they could stop offering their product and vanish on a whim. Unfortunately, signing up for long periods puts you at risk of financial loss. And, just like many legal services, numerous providers offer impressive discounts if you sign up for a multi-month package. Typically, prices for such services are between about $5 and $15 per month, with extra costs for those who want to watch on multiple devices at the same time. Perhaps, most notable is the IPTV sector.Ī quick search on Reddit reveals dozens of illegal IPTV providers, which provide access to thousands of live TV channels from all over the globe. However, there's also a large market for paid illegal services. Several sites and apps exist which allow you to access illegal content for free.

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