Security researchers have recently uncovered a disturbing trend in the cybercrime landscape – a large-scale DDoS botnet that is infecting Android TV boxes and set-top boxes. This cybercrime syndicate, known as Bigpanzi, has been active since 2015 and poses a significant threat to the security of these devices. The botnet, with its peak at 170,000 […]
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Apple, the tech giant known for its closed ecosystem, is set to make a significant change for users in the European Union (EU). In response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is preparing to enable sideloading on iOS devices within EU regions where the DMA applies. This means that users will have the
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YouTube is at it yet again! The tech media giant is continuing with their crackdown on ad-blockers by slowing down the website and causing lag/buffering whenever users have one enabled. The world’s most popular video-sharing platform has been taking strong measures to combat the use of ad-blockers by its users. In 2023, the platform experimented
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DAZN, the popular streaming service known for its live sports events and on-demand streaming, has recently filed a DMCA takedown notice against Pluto TV, a widely used ad-supported streaming platform. The reason behind the notice is the alleged unauthorized hosting of DAZN’s own channels on Pluto TV’s platform. DAZN’s DMCA notice claims that Pluto TV
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Sonos, the renowned audio brand, is rumored to be working on creating an exciting new streaming device, similar to popular Android TV Boxes used by millions. This device, code-named “Pinewood,” will operate on its own Android-based operating system, making it a unique addition to the Sonos family. When paired with Sonos home speakers, the device
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The decline of cable TV viewership has reached a new low in 2023, with cable TV viewing dropping below 30% of all TV viewing. According to Nielsen, cable TV network viewing now accounts for only 28.3% of all TV viewing, while streaming services account for 36.1% and broadcast TV accounts for 24.9%. Other forms of
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A new push from US Lawmakers is aimed at site blocking for popular streaming sites including websites that provide Movies and TV Shows. This comes after the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet held a hearing regarding online piracy. Numerous big hitters were involved including representatives from the MPA (Motion Picture
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Two men in the United Kingdom have been arrested for their role in operating an “illicit sale of TV subscription packages”. This was announced by the UK’s Eastern Region Special Operations Unit or ERSOU after simultaneous raids were conducted in numerous locations. This included Harlow and Chigwell in Essex, Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, and Lanarkshire
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A new article written by Daily Mail UK is warning Amazon Firestick users who download and stream content via 3rd party services. As subscription prices for streaming services such as Netflix, fubo, and more continue to rise, many are looking for alternative ways to view their favorite content. This includes via Streaming Apps & APKs
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The well-known Downloader App is currently not available in the Google Play Store for Android TV Devices and Boxes. This is due to an absurd DMCA takedown request from Warner Brothers Discovery in India. The Downloader App is used by millions of cord-cutters daily to sideload apps and APKs that are not available in their
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