Google has issued a special warning warning users against buying cheap Android TV boxes. newspaper reports Sun.
The fact is that some manufacturers of set-top boxes in the budget segment advertise their devices as if they are based on the Android TV operating system. However, they actually have a regular version of Android without special security mechanisms.
As a result, the user, when downloading applications to set-top boxes, is vulnerable to possible malware “hardwired” into these programs. Set-top boxes from trusted manufacturers always have Google Play Protect installed, which detects malicious apps and blocks their use.
“User security and privacy are top priorities for the Android TV OS ecosystem. That’s why we work with our partners to ensure Android TVs comply with strict security and privacy policies,” he said.
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