This is perhaps the most overlooked risk. Piracy is not a victimless act; it is a direct violation of copyright laws. In India, accessing or downloading pirated content is illegal under the Copyright Act and constitutes a criminal offense. Production houses, major streaming services like Netflix, and other copyright holders actively pursue legal action against piracy sites and, in some cases, their users. The consequences can range from your internet service provider (ISP) issuing warnings to facing significant fines or other legal penalties.