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I know all (or at least most of) our friends here on TroyPoint have heard about all the devices that are laden with malware of late. Here is a new (ish) article that further drives the point home about why the Cheapest is NOT always the best when it comes to how we access our content. CAVEAT EMPTOR !!

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i’ve got an X96 Max box that was recommended by troy several yrs ago on android os 8…records like a dream using tivimate and plays 4k video just fine…never given me one problem?

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Hey @Reece These articles have been floating around for several years and IMO they are just clickbait. I had 2 T95Z Plus “Cheap China” boxes for 7 years and never had a hiccup. Never cleaned them, never turned em off. Interesting how you see all these articles about Malware but rarely if ever do you ever hear about the box owner - the end user EVER having issues.

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(Peeking out from my tinfoil hat) Congrats - you must have received a “clean” one! :zany_face:

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that’s some good points sir - thanks!

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I have bought all chinese boxes as they come out with new chips for the last 10 years. S905x3, X4, i have S905X5M now
Various models with Allwinner H722, H618, 313
I just received a couple with that new Realtek chip. Never had a problem with so called malware

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…Yet.

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The biggest problem is that most haven’t even a clue if their systems are compromised or not. Very few know how to check their network for unauthorized traffic, let alone know how to check for malware/adware/spyware.

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Spot-on Miki.
Except that the most you mention is more likely 99.8% or higher especially when it comes to being able to rectify a situation they are unaware/unable to diagnose.

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What is the model # of the new with realtek? I have been thinking of trying one of these. Can you get them off temu?

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Actually i just received a second one. Model is RTX2. You will not find it on Temu i think. Temu only has cheap crap with old chip

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Yes be cautious many X-96 boxes have poor support, outdated firmware, and security risks.

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Thanks &
welcome
qasimdhoo144 !!

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