: These platforms often contain malware , aggressive pop-up ads , and phishing links .
Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor might not feel the pinch of a 2009 film being pirated today. However, the crew members (spot boys, editors, VFX artists) who rely on residuals and royalties do. Furthermore, consistent piracy discourages producers from funding action-comedies, leading to a homogenization of cinema.
