Introduction Seeing an unfamiliar streaming account login message — an alert that someone signed into your streaming service from an unknown device or location — can be jarring. Streaming accounts often contain saved payment details, viewing history, profiles for family members, and access to devices in your home; an unexpected login message should be taken … Read more

Introduction Streaming devices — set-top boxes, smart TVs, and streaming sticks — are common household hubs for entertainment. They run software and firmware that manage apps, network access, playback, and user accounts. Like any internet-connected device, they are targets for software bugs and malicious actors; keeping the device software current is a basic part of … Read more