XCPE Botnet: 1.3M Android TV Boxes Shipped With a Backdoor
If you bought a low-cost Android TV box in the last two years to run IPTV, there is a decent chance it shipped from the factory with malware baked into its firmware. On November 2, 2026, Google Threat Intelligence Group announced it had dismantled XCPE, a backdoor and botnet that enrolled more than 1.3 million […]
IPTV Buffering Fix 2026: How to Optimize Your Wi-Fi & Router for Buffer-Free 4K Streaming
Stop IPTV buffering for good. Learn how to test jitter and packet loss, optimize Wi-Fi, add Ethernet or mesh, and configure QoS and SQM for buffer-free 4K streaming on Firestick, Android TV, and smart TVs.