The technology behind proxy sites and torrenting (peer-to-peer file sharing) is entirely legal. P2P file sharing is widely used for distributing open-source software, game updates, and public domain media.

Most proxies are hosted in countries with no privacy laws. To pay for servers, they run aggressive ads. One wrong click on a "Download" button that looks like a magnet link will infect your PC with ransomware.

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