Anatel (National Telecommunications Agency) issued an alert on Thursday (23) about TV boxes not approved by the regulator.
Studies conducted by the agency showed the presence of malicious software capable of allowing criminals to take control of the TV box to capture user data and information, such as financial records or files and photos that are stored on devices that share the same network, says in a statement.
The study, carried out in collaboration with technicians from the National Cinema Agency (Ancine) and the Brazilian Pay Television Association (ABTA), tested equipment available in popular commerce centers and marketplaces, says Anatel, “in order to ensure that the analyzed devices were in the same conditions experienced by the user when purchasing such equipment”.
In the note, the agency also says that, in the last two years, more than 3.8 million non-approved products were withdrawn from the market, with an estimated value of R$ 468.6 million. Of this total, 1.1 million were TV boxes.
* Posted by Ligia Tuon
Reference: CNN Brasil
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