Users of illegal streaming websites, Android TV boxes face higher risk of malware, scams: Study


Android TV boxes that offer apps to provide illegal access to a variety of films and TV series have also been found to host malware. - ZB FILE

SINGAPORE: Football fans attempting to get their English Premier League (EPL) fix through illegal streaming sites are up to almost four times more likely to encounter a cyber threat and become exposed to online scams, according to a new study.

Android TV boxes that offer apps to provide illegal access to a variety of films and TV series have also been found to host malware.

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