While Softonic has cleaned up its act significantly in recent years, downloading drivers from third-party sites always carries risks.
Softonic often wraps free software in a custom download manager. This manager frequently tries to install additional adware, browser toolbars, or sponsored programs (e.g., McAfee, Opera, or system optimizers) unless you uncheck every box during installation. hp laserjet 1010 driver free download softonic
Third-party sites are a common vector for malware disguised as drivers. Softonic scans files, but user-uploaded content on third-party directories has been exploited in the past. While Softonic has cleaned up its act significantly