The S in IoT stands for ad fraud!
> when these TV boxes detect an HDMI signal from an attached television — indicating the user intends to stream video content — the box is usually functioning as a residential proxy. When the TV is off, it switches back to waiting for ad fraud jobs
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/read-this-before-you-buy-that-tv-streaming-stick/
> when these TV boxes detect an HDMI signal from an attached television — indicating the user intends to stream video content — the box is usually functioning as a residential proxy. When the TV is off, it switches back to waiting for ad fraud jobs
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/read-this-before-you-buy-that-tv-streaming-stick/