Third-party download sites are often unmonitored, making them prime targets for hosting malware or viruses. These can be disguised as legitimate files, and once executed, they can steal your data or damage your system.
Tools like the Google Safe Browsing checker or Sucuri SiteCheck can tell you if a site has been blacklisted or contains malicious code.
Many free sites offer "cracked" versions of software, which are notoriously high-risk for malware.
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