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Amazon Firestick- risk of pirate streaming apps
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<blockquote data-quote="jetman" data-source="post: 933625" data-attributes="member: 63028"><p>I have an Amazon Firestick which I use to stream TV using legitimate apps such as iPlayer etc on home WiFi.</p><p></p><p>However, I am aware that it is possible to allow the installation of Apps from outside the Amazon App store which can show pirated content. How much of a security risk does this represent ? Would it be such a risk if the Firestick is connected to a guest network ?</p><p></p><p>I don't do this myself- but I know someone who does and I keep telling him its a risk. However, he says that because any malware would be confined to the firestick and it runs on a guest network there is little risk. He has a point, but I am not so sure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jetman, post: 933625, member: 63028"] I have an Amazon Firestick which I use to stream TV using legitimate apps such as iPlayer etc on home WiFi. However, I am aware that it is possible to allow the installation of Apps from outside the Amazon App store which can show pirated content. How much of a security risk does this represent ? Would it be such a risk if the Firestick is connected to a guest network ? I don't do this myself- but I know someone who does and I keep telling him its a risk. However, he says that because any malware would be confined to the firestick and it runs on a guest network there is little risk. He has a point, but I am not so sure. [/QUOTE]
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