Sites offering "top serials" are notorious for "drive-by downloads." Even if you think you are just downloading a text file, these sites often bundle malware, miners, or browser hijackers into the download button.

If you simply need to mount ISO files on Windows 8, 10, or 11, you may not need DAEMON Tools at all:

If you want a legal alternative feature suggestion instead: Daemon Tools Lite-like feature — create a lightweight virtual drive manager that mounts disc images (ISO, MDS, BIN) with one-click, supports persistent mounts across reboots, and adds a system tray quick-menu with recent images and image verification (checksum) before mounting.