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Daily Record
37 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Identity theft warning issued to everyone using Amazon Fire Sticks for illegal streaming
Amazon Fire Sticks are among some of the most popular devices used to illegally stream live events but a new warning has been issued that these pirate streams are being used by criminals to swipe credit card details and plant malware on user's devices. Illegal live sport streams, often accessed via devices such as Amazon's £25 Fire Stick, are being sneakily used by criminals to swipe credit card information and plant malware on unsuspecting users' devices. A revealing study from Enders Analysis has branded pirated video as an "enticing store front" for crooks, whilst slamming big tech companies for not sufficiently addressing this "industrial scale theft". The report highlights that illegal streaming is embraced by one in eight individuals aged between 16 to 24, deeming the fight against it a "formidable challenge". The investigation blamed top-tier tech firms for "a combination of ambivalence and inertia", criticising them for neglecting robust security measures and inadvertently guiding consumers towards illegal offerings. It detailed three primary factors that contribute to the thriving piracy scene. Social media platforms, according to the research, act as gateways to "opportunistic" re-streaming of live events, while the second deploys streaming as a method to implant malware onto the viewer's gadget, the Mirror reports. The document stated: "Pirated services are part of sustained efforts, mostly by organised crime, to gain access to consumer data and online identity, infect devices with malware and enrich their criminal enterprises." Additionally, devices like the Fire Stick, which sell pirate TV subscriptions posing as legitimate providers, were labelled the third enabler of content piracy. Within Europe alone, it's estimated that a staggering 17 million people engage in pirated TV watching, with the financial impact believed to be somewhere between £900m and £21bn annually. To put this into perspective, just one illicit stream of a major football game might attract tens of thousands of viewers, the report identified. The document branded Amazon's Fire TV Stick as a prominent "piracy enabler". The gadget, which connects to a television and provides access to thousands of legitimate services, is also illicitly used to stream major events. Enders Analysis commented that consumers do not need to "search the darkest corners of the web" as the services are already "openly marketed and promoted". Amazon has reportedly taken steps with Fire TV to make it more difficult to stream pirated content and cautions its users against "sideloaded apps". A spokesperson stated: "We remain vigilant in our efforts to combat piracy and protect customers from the risks associated with pirated content, which includes prohibiting apps that infringe upon the rights of third parties in our Appstore, and warning customers of the risks associated with installing or using apps from unknown sources." Sky Group COO Nick Herm remarked: "It's a serious issue for anyone who invests in creating and delivering world-class content. We'd like to see faster, more joined-up action from major tech platforms and government."
Scotsman
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Champions League on Prime Video: can you watch final on Prime
Prime Video has had live Champions League matches - but does that include the 2025 final? 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Amazon Prime has had Champions League coverage this season. One match per week has been live for much of the competition. But will the final be live on Prime Video? Amazon has treated Prime members to live Champions League action throughout the 2024-25 season. If you are a subscriber you might be wondering if it will also be showing the final this weekend. Announced last year, the online giant broadcast one match per game week through to the semi-final. It is an arrangement that will continue next season, it has been announced. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But will Prime Video be carrying coverage of the Champions League final? Here's all you need to know: Is the Champions League final on Prime Video? Paris Saint-Germain's coach Luis Enrique | FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images Amazon Prime will not be showing the final itself, but there is a trick to watching it on a Fire TV Stick or through Prime Video. Under the deal agreed, the streaming service featured one live match per gameweek up-to-and-including the semi-finals. The matches were available at no extra cost to Prime members - which was a big win for football fans. It did not however include the Champions League final. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But, the PSG vs Inter Milan match in Munich will be available as free-to-watch via Discovery+. This app can be added as a channel to Prime Video and the app can be downloaded via Fire TV Sticks (and your smart TV). How to watch the Champions League final on Discovery+? If you are wondering exactly how you can tune into Champions League final via Discovery+ through Prime Video, TNT has explained everything over on its website . The steps to follow are as follows: Have access to discovery+ basic account with Prime Video, you can login or, if you haven't already, activate your discovery+ account to enjoy all three finals for no extra cost. Prime Video customers with a discovery+ Basic subscription have been able to watch all of the three European finals on the Prime Video app. Are new to TNT Sports and discovery+. Viewers without discovery+ simply need to download the app via their Fire TV Stick or other device, register their details online, kick back and enjoy the game for free. No subscription required. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Three Amazon Fire TV gadgets to lose access to Netflix FOREVER in three days – final warning to upgrade
that were also roughly a decade old Last year, the Netflix app vanished from dozens of Sony and Apple TV models that were also roughly a decade old BURNT OUT Three Amazon Fire TV gadgets to lose access to Netflix FOREVER in three days – final warning to upgrade NETFLIX is pulling its app from three Amazon Fire TV gadgets next week - so your subscription might be worthless unless you upgrade your tech. From 3 June, two Fire Sticks and a Fire TV box will lose Netflix forever. Advertisement 2 First-generation Fire TV Stick Credit: Amazon 2 First-generation Fire TV box Credit: Amazon The shutdown affects the first-generation Fire TV box, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote - Amazon's oldest telly products. They are all more than a decade old. Even Amazon quit support for the devices several years ago - meaning they no longer receive software or security updates. But if you still use your OG Fire Stick, you should have received an email from Netflix warning of the upcoming change, according to PC World. Advertisement The first-generation Fire TV devices will continue to work as they have done - simply without Netflix. They have all the other apps, such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Prime Video and Disney+ - for now. It's worth noting that like Netflix, other platforms may too decide to pull their services from ageing tech later down the line. Affected viewers who want to continue having uninterrupted access to Netflix will have to buy a newer Fire TV gadget - or a telly streaming rival like a Roku Stick or Google Streamer. Advertisement If you don't want to upgrade to a new Fire TV device, you should cancel your subscription, to avoid paying fees on something you can't watch. Legal ways to slash your Roku and Amazon Fire Stick TV bills by 100% – and Netflix 'plan swap' saves you money The streaming giant hasn't said exactly why it's pulling support for older gadgets. Last year, the Netflix app vanished from dozens of Sony and Apple TV models that were also roughly a decade old. A report from CordBusters noted that the decision was likely put down to newer video standards. Advertisement When streaming services start using newer technology, older devices may not have the necessary hardware or software to support the advancements. That's why some gadgets stop receiving new features, or are unable to stream in 4K picture quality. It's worth noting that while older devices don't necessarily need new features or better picture - security updates are always helpful. Security updates patch any bugs that can be exploited by cybercriminals, or fix glitches that can hinder your use of the device. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Three Amazon Fire TV gadgets to lose access to Netflix FOREVER in three days – final warning to upgrade
NETFLIX is pulling its app from three Amazon Fire TV gadgets next week - so your subscription might be worthless unless you upgrade your tech. From 3 June, two Fire Sticks and a Fire TV box will lose Netflix forever. 2 First-generation Fire TV Stick Credit: Amazon 2 First-generation Fire TV box Credit: Amazon The shutdown affects the first-generation Fire TV box, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote - Amazon's oldest telly products. They are all more than a decade old. Even Amazon quit support for the devices several years ago - meaning they no longer receive software or security updates. But if you still use your OG Fire Stick, you should have received an email from Netflix warning of the upcoming change, according to . READ MORE ON AMAZON FIRE The first-generation Fire TV devices will continue to work as they have done - simply without Netflix. They have all the other apps, such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Prime Video and Disney+ - for now. It's worth noting that like Netflix, other platforms may too decide to pull their services from ageing tech later down the line. Affected viewers who want to continue having uninterrupted access to Netflix will have to buy a newer Fire TV gadget - or a telly streaming rival like a Roku Stick or Most read in Tech If you don't want to upgrade to a new Fire TV device, you should cancel your subscription , to avoid paying fees on something you can't watch. Legal ways to slash your Roku and Amazon Fire Stick TV bills by 100% – and Netflix 'plan swap' saves you money The streaming giant hasn't said exactly why it's pulling support for older gadgets. Last year, the Netflix app that were also roughly a decade old. A report from noted that the decision was likely put down to newer video standards. When streaming services start using newer technology, older devices may not have the necessary hardware or software to support the advancements. That's why some gadgets stop receiving new features, or are unable to stream in It's worth noting that while older devices don't necessarily need new features or better picture - security updates are always helpful. Security updates patch any bugs that can be exploited by cybercriminals, or fix glitches that can hinder your use of the device. Where to buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick * If you click on a link in this boxout, we may earn affiliate revenue. AMAZON unveiled the first Fire TV Stick back in 2014 and since then has released various versions, the newest being the There are several places you can pick up a Fire Stick including: Shop Fire Sticks at Amazon - Shop Fire Sticks at Best Buy - Shop Fire Sticks at Target - Shop Fire Sticks at Home Depot - Shop Fire Sticks at Lowe's - We recommend shopping around for the best price, though so should be your first port of call.
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Major warning issued to people using kit like Amazon Fire Sticks illegally
There are an estimated 17 million people in Europe using pirated TV services. Estimates of the cost vary between £900million and £21billion a year. A single pirate stream of a high-profile football match could have tens of thousands of viewers Illegal streams of live sport via kit like Amazon's £25 Fire Stick are used by criminals to steal credit card details and infect users' devices with malware. A new report by Enders Analysis says pirated video was an 'enticing store front' used by crooks and accused big tech of not doing enough to tackle 'industrial scale theft'. It found that illegal streams are now used by one in eight people aged 16 to 24 and called combating it a 'formidable challenge'. It accused big tech firms of 'a combination of ambivalence and inertia' by failing to shore up security while 'simultaneously steering consumers to illegal services'. The report described three things that allow piracy to flourish. The first is 'opportunistic' restreaming of live events via social media, while the second uses streaming services to implant malware to the viewer's device. The report said: 'Pirated services are part of sustained efforts, mostly by organised crime, to gain access to consumer data and online identity, infect devices with malware and enrich their criminal enterprises.' The third is paid-for pirate TV via devices like the Fire Stick, which 'masquerade as legitimate operators' There are an estimated 17 million people in Europe using pirated TV services. Estimates of the cost vary between £900million and £21billion a year. A single pirate stream of a high-profile football match could have tens of thousands of viewers. Amazon's Fire TV Stick is branded a 'piracy enabler' in the report. The device, which plugs into a TV and allows access to thousands of legitimate services, is also being used to illegally stream big events. Enders found that viewers do not need to 'search the darkest corners of the web' as services are 'openly marketed and promoted'. Amazon said it had made changes to Fire TV to make it harder to stream pirated content and warns customers against 'sideloaded apps '. A spokesman said: 'We remain vigilant in our efforts to combat piracy and protect customers from the risks associated with pirated content, which includes prohibiting apps that infringe upon the rights of third parties in our Appstore, and warning customers of the risks associated with installing or using apps from unknown sources.' Nick Herm, Sky Group COO, said: 'It's a serious issue for anyone who invests in creating and delivering world-class content. We'd like to see faster, more joined-up action from major tech platforms and government.'
