A VPN can help hide your browsing habits from your ISP, though it won't protect you from malicious downloads.
Like many high-traffic adult aggregators, the site relies on display and video advertising. These ad networks can sometimes serve "malvertising"—ads that attempt to install malware or redirect you to phishing sites.
One of its main draws is the speed at which it updates. It is known to capture content almost as soon as it is posted elsewhere, often before it can be moderated or removed from the original platform.