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Smart TV

9 articles

Protecting your smart TV and set-top box from being hacked
  • Smart TV

Trojan TV, or the new risks of malicious proxies

How budget smart-TVs and set-top boxes infect home networks and join malicious botnets.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 14, 2026

How fake Android IPTV apps are stealing users' money and data
  • Android

Don’t let fake IPTV apps ruin your World Cup

We break down how cybercriminals are using fake IPTV apps to spread malware, and how you can protect your devices and data during the World Cup.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • May 29, 2026

Malicious TV boxes: how a cheap “SuperBox” turns your home into a proxy node for cybercriminals
  • Android

Is your TV box renting out your network?

Are you sure your Android TV box is secure? Cutting corners on streaming subscriptions could turn your device into part of a botnet, leave your IP addresses up for rent, and trigger other serious headaches.

  • Tom Fosters

  • May 20, 2026

Fake apps, NFC skimming attacks, and other Android issues in 2026
  • Android

The perfect storm of Android threats

NFC relay attacks, pre-installed Trojans, and other nasties ruining the Android experience in 2026.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 27, 2026

Shrinking your digital footprint: a checklist by Kaspersky
  • privacy

How to shrink your digital footprint

Adjust your daily routines to leave as little data about yourself online as possible.

  • Tom Fosters

  • July 8, 2025

Can TVs, smartphones, and smart assistants eavesdrop on your conversations?
  • privacy

Are your TV, smartphone, and smart speakers eavesdropping on you?

Advertising firms boast that they can listen in on conversations through smart TVs and smartphones. Is this true, and, if so — how can you avoid being snooped on?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 16, 2024

Malware, fake specs, and other problems with cheap Android devices
  • Android

The hidden risks of cheap Android devices

Buying a cheap Android device can be an expensive mistake if it fails to perform its primary function or happens to be infected with viruses right out of the box.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • November 7, 2023

  • security

Don’t Shop or Bank With a Smart TV

With the continuous advancements made in technology, our online experiences are becoming more streamlined and seemingly user friendly. We no longer require stationary desktop computers to access the Internet, but

  • Cassie Bodnar

  • February 13, 2014

  • advertisers

The Smart TV That Watches You!

A Hull, UK-based developer operating under the pseudonym DoctorBeet came to realize in early November that his LG Smart TV was actually gathering a quite a bit of information about

  • Brian Donohue

  • December 5, 2013

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