According to cybersecurity experts, set-top boxes (more commonly known as TV boxes) could become a hidden entry point where hackers can enter a home network without the user’s knowledge.
The risk applies especially to boxes running Android. If a trojan or remote access tool is planted on one, hackers could enter a home network without the user knowing.
They could also misuse the household’s IP address for illegal activity, leaving the user implicated.
A set-top box is a small device that plugs into a TV and connects to the home Wi-Fi or router.
