Magnet links question

Hi are magnet links safe to use because they are pretty much torrents? I came upon a direct download link and was wondering..
Answer #1
well I think magnet links are same thing.. still maybe its different. let someone experienced reply you.
Answer #2
From kickass torrents:
A Bittorrent magnet link contains all the information needed to start downloading the files from peers directly. It is a server-less way of retrieving the right information to start downloading the requested files. A magnet link therefore is theoretically all that is needed to download files from other peers in the Bittorrent network.
So to answer your question: Yes, they are just torrents.
Answer #3
If you’re going to download a torrent anyway, you may as well go ahead and use a magnet link!
Answer #4
Pirate Bay uses magnet links exclusively now.