The Pirate Bay now uses 'magnets' as default download links instead of torrents, although the more traditional file-type is still available at present.

Technical implications of the switch have meant a backlash from some Pirate Bay users but the change could also have issues of legality in mind.

Torrent files store information on files that are then stored by indexing sites on their servers, leaving them vulnerable to legal threats if the content shared infringes on copyright despite containing no ...