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The hidden risks of cheap Android devices

dcontesti — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:03:09 GMT

This came from Kaspersky today. Actually frightening. I have an Android TV and did not understand why my son (also into Security but much more the hands-on type than me) was reconfiguring it the moment it came into the house.

https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/how-to-avoid-threats-from-budget-android-devices/49565/

The temptation to save money when buying expensive devices is, well, tempting — gadgets from little-known brands can offer the same spec at a fraction of the price of more popular makes, while having an Android set-top box or Android TV can cut costs on a range of subscriptions.

Thoughts,

Re: The hidden risks of cheap Android devices

Caute_cautim — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:56:07 GMT

@dcontesti I have to laugh, quietly, my organisations filters blocked the URL immediately, and asked me to complete several forms to justify going to the site to even view it....

Regards

Caute_Cautim

Re: The hidden risks of cheap Android devices

dcontesti — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:02:14 GMT

Now that is funny, you can't get to Kaspersky

You have good filters in place apparently.

Re: The hidden risks of cheap Android devices

Caute_cautim — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:18:05 GMT

Its reassuring though too.

Regards

Caute_Cautim