Smart TVs, set-top boxes emerge as new cybercrime targets in Kenya

Smart TVs on display at Nakumatt Junction, Nairobi. Malware on smart TVs often steals personal account info, including passwords, browsing data, and financial details.

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​Smart televisions and internet-connected set-top boxes are emerging as a new frontline for cybercrime in Kenya as attackers increasingly shift focus from smartphones and computers to home entertainment devices.

New data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows that Android-powered televisions and streaming boxes have become targets for cybercriminals.

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