The consumption of piracy in Brazil is very common and affects different niches, from accessories and clothing to the technology sector. A large illegal market with great movement in Brazil is the sale of TV Box, through which they provide free access to subscription content.
However, Anatel intends to combat this illegal practice through severe inspections. Including, the agency has already informed which are the devices TV Box legalized.
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The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) released a list of more than 50 TV Box models that are allowed to be sold, that is, approved models. The measure aims to combat content piracy, which is popularly known in Brazil as “gatonet”.
TV Box devices are devices that transform a regular television into a Smart TV, allowing access to the internet, streaming services and applications. However, many of these devices are sold illegally, with configurations that allow access to paid TV channels without charge.
In addition to harming companies that offer pay-TV services, content piracy can also pose risks to users.
This is because many of these devices do not undergo security testing and may have flaws or vulnerabilities to cyber attacks. As a result, users of illegal devices are at serious risk of having confidential information leaked and used in fraudulent operations.
Even through Anatel's arduous investigative work to locate pirated models, it was possible to find malware responsible for stealing data. Through them, hackers have full access to the device and can collect all user information.
In order not to run the risk of having your data stolen and also to avoid going against the law, it is essential to know whether the TV Box model is legal or not. So, here are some ways to verify the legitimacy of your TV Box set: