# Security **URL:** https://troypointinsider.com/c/security/19.md [Latest](https://troypointinsider.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://troypointinsider.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://troypointinsider.com/tags.md) --- ## [Vpns knowledge and false positives](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpns-knowledge-and-false-positives/50134)
**Author:** [@anon36991227](https://troypointinsider.com/u/anon36991227)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpns-knowledge-and-false-positives/50134 "2026-04-22T21:47:12Z")
This is a great place to discuss vpns, yes its widely posted on here but now we can funnel the information into one spot. Vpns are absolutely needed into today’s digital world. And I know alot are not sure what to do wh… --- ## [About the Security category](https://troypointinsider.com/t/about-the-security-category/50123)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/about-the-security-category/50123 "2026-08-19T04:52:15Z")
Discuss VPNs, anti-virus, or anything security related. --- ## [USB Debugging error message on ONN box](https://troypointinsider.com/t/usb-debugging-error-message-on-onn-box/154700)
**Author:** [@dgthecomputeruy](https://troypointinsider.com/u/dgthecomputeruy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/usb-debugging-error-message-on-onn-box/154700 "2026-10-11T03:44:18Z")
This USB debugging error I am getting has nothing to do with an external USB, as there are none attached to any of the boxes getting this error. All of boxes are ONN. Some Pro model, some Plus model. I am not personally… --- ## [Surfshark dedicated ip](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-dedicated-ip/91479)
**Author:** [@k4kaz](https://troypointinsider.com/u/k4kaz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-dedicated-ip/91479 "2026-10-09T02:23:19Z")
I received an email re surfsharks dedicated IP address, seems to be a good idea. Just wondered if anyone can think of any cons against getting one. Thanks in advance k --- ## [Double Hop VPN has come to IPVanish. Here’s everything you need to know](https://troypointinsider.com/t/double-hop-vpn-has-come-to-ipvanish-here-s-everything-you-need-to-know/126030)
**Author:** [@Mslea](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Mslea)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/double-hop-vpn-has-come-to-ipvanish-here-s-everything-you-need-to-know/126030 "2026-10-08T21:21:11Z")
A double hop VPN connection, also known as a double VPN or multi-hop VPN, takes online security a step further by routing your internet traffic through multiple separate VPN servers rather than just one. I have not tr… --- ## [Why am I getting "Real-Debrid blocked sources (451 DMCA)". Never got this before](https://troypointinsider.com/t/why-am-i-getting-real-debrid-blocked-sources-451-dmca-never-got-this-before/217233)
**Author:** [@pnewby123](https://troypointinsider.com/u/pnewby123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/why-am-i-getting-real-debrid-blocked-sources-451-dmca-never-got-this-before/217233 "2026-10-05T20:43:00Z")
Why am I paying for Real-Debrid if I keep getting blocked? --- ## [Flock cameras are tracking people as well as cars](https://troypointinsider.com/t/flock-cameras-are-tracking-people-as-well-as-cars/214587)
**Author:** [@itzme](https://troypointinsider.com/u/itzme)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/flock-cameras-are-tracking-people-as-well-as-cars/214587 "2026-10-04T16:14:03Z")
well, hmmmm :face\_with\_monocle: …from the article… "If police officers themselves are concerned that the system can be used to monitor them without transparent rules, the public should ask an obvious follow-up questio… --- ## [Surfshark Update](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-update/79869)
**Author:** [@jimmy.royle](https://troypointinsider.com/u/jimmy.royle)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-update/79869 "2026-09-28T16:18:19Z")
Hi, Troy, thanks again for all your latest updates, however the version I have of Surfshark is 2.8.2.8, have I missed something along the way. Thanks. Jimmy. --- ## [You may be at risk if you use certain APKs. Proxy Nodes own your device!](https://troypointinsider.com/t/you-may-be-at-risk-if-you-use-certain-apks-proxy-nodes-own-your-device/211455)
**Author:** [@Simone](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Simone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/you-may-be-at-risk-if-you-use-certain-apks-proxy-nodes-own-your-device/211455 "2026-09-08T03:49:58Z")
YouTuber: TORR3NT’s Tech put out a video titled, “Superbox Security Flaw Exposed: The Truth You Need to Know.” The video essentially states there is nothing inherently wrong with Superbox. The actual threat is certain AP… --- ## [Badbox2 infection alert](https://troypointinsider.com/t/badbox2-infection-alert/207267)
**Author:** [@SPIPTV](https://troypointinsider.com/u/SPIPTV)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/badbox2-infection-alert/207267 "2026-09-04T19:22:43Z")
Received an email from my service provider in Canada warning of Badbox2 infection on my system and possible shutdown if I don’t fix it. Email talks about infection on android boxes and tv’s using sideloading, ie not Goog… --- ## [Beware Surfshark renewal](https://troypointinsider.com/t/beware-surfshark-renewal/108188)
**Author:** [@Nortonics](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Nortonics)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/beware-surfshark-renewal/108188 "2026-09-04T04:52:18Z")
I just learned a hard lesson regarding renewal of Surfshark. If you sign up for a NEW two year account (at the lowest price they advertise), Surfshark will turn on auto-renew of your account, through Paypal in my case. … --- ## [IPVANISH kill switch](https://troypointinsider.com/t/ipvanish-kill-switch/78949)
**Author:** [@MCat](https://troypointinsider.com/u/MCat)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/ipvanish-kill-switch/78949 "2026-09-02T00:35:32Z")
Does ipvanish have a kill switch on the firestick 4k version? I can not find it. With vpn safety dot now wanting to charge $2 per month I think I will be switching to a vpn that has a kill switch to stay protected. --- ## [Surfshark account suspension](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-account-suspension/209186)
**Author:** [@wmcclish](https://troypointinsider.com/u/wmcclish)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-account-suspension/209186 "2026-09-01T14:38:13Z")
Yesterday I turned my Onn4k+ on and saw that I was logged out of Surfshark. When I tried logging back in, I wasn’t able to do so using my username and password, so I tried a password reset, but no email was sent from Sur… --- ## [Spam and junk email](https://troypointinsider.com/t/spam-and-junk-email/208724)
**Author:** [@Ram0064](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Ram0064)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/spam-and-junk-email/208724 "2026-08-23T23:45:58Z")
I’ve been seeing a lot of apps to keep spam off your phone and junk emails. Anybody know anything about those? Incogni, cloaked,guardio, aura to name a few --- ## [Do I need a VPN when I am using Nuvio with Torbox?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/do-i-need-a-vpn-when-i-am-using-nuvio-with-torbox/200766)
**Author:** [@Erik1970](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Erik1970)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/do-i-need-a-vpn-when-i-am-using-nuvio-with-torbox/200766 "2026-08-21T14:37:14Z")
So here is my issue (Android-ONN Full HD Box), when I run Express VPN and try to watch a movie via Nuvio half the time I get a lot of buffering. When I turn off the VPN I have no issues watching a movie. My home internet… --- ## [Prime video not working with Surfshark](https://troypointinsider.com/t/prime-video-not-working-with-surfshark/91734)
**Author:** [@Angluvsbears](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Angluvsbears)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/prime-video-not-working-with-surfshark/91734 "2026-08-18T14:53:22Z")
We’ve had Surfshark for a few months. At first it worked fine with Prime Video, but within the last week it has quit. Prime connects, but once I hit play for what I want to watch it never loads. I spent over an hour cha… --- ## [Surfshark VPN thoughts](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-vpn-thoughts/60542)
**Author:** [@MaverickCoast](https://troypointinsider.com/u/MaverickCoast)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-vpn-thoughts/60542 "2026-08-15T01:03:16Z")
I found Troy’s review on SS very insightful and thorough. I was considering trying SS out, BUT, the deal breaker for me was the incompatibility with Real Debrid, as Troy pointed out it would be with many RD users. Access… --- ## [Your thoughts on Surfshark](https://troypointinsider.com/t/your-thoughts-on-surfshark/207486)
**Author:** [@RedheadPuppy](https://troypointinsider.com/u/RedheadPuppy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/your-thoughts-on-surfshark/207486 "2026-08-13T14:08:18Z")
Just out of curiousity, how many of you have Surfshark and what are your thoughts on it? I purchased a subscription yesterday and noticed two entries on my Paypal account. When I questioned the live customer service agen… --- ## [Identity Theft Protection](https://troypointinsider.com/t/identity-theft-protection/206283)
**Author:** [@GraceWilson](https://troypointinsider.com/u/GraceWilson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/identity-theft-protection/206283 "2026-08-11T17:51:56Z")
We’ve had Geico Identity Theft Protection for several years because it was easy as we have been insured with Geico forever but I let it expire and am wondering if there is a better option or maybe not even bother? I hav… --- ## [Multi-Wan Router Thoughts?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/multi-wan-router-thoughts/206066)
**Author:** [@gregmcgolf](https://troypointinsider.com/u/gregmcgolf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 5:28am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/multi-wan-router-thoughts/206066 "2026-08-08T05:28:33Z")
I just installed a second Internet for my home. I now have two providers. I was told that I could get a multi-WAN router that I could switch between the two providers and each has a different ISP to potentially avoid buf… --- ## [SurfEasy VPN Ending Service](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfeasy-vpn-ending-service/205364)
**Author:** [@Conejos](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Conejos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfeasy-vpn-ending-service/205364 "2026-08-05T21:44:01Z")
Did anyone else receive a message pertaining to Surfshark ending business and sending you a code to use on Norton? --- ## [Your TV may be spying on you](https://troypointinsider.com/t/your-tv-may-be-spying-on-you/205295)
**Author:** [@jgraham108](https://troypointinsider.com/u/jgraham108)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/your-tv-may-be-spying-on-you/205295 "2026-08-05T11:55:39Z")
--- ## [Where is TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/t/where-is-troypoint/203902)
**Author:** [@Scotthammondfix](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Scotthammondfix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/where-is-troypoint/203902 "2026-07-30T15:51:22Z")
TROYPOINT.com seems to be unavailable on Duck Duck go and Safari,what’s happening,edit,turned on a vpn from Canada and I can now access TROYPOINT ( I’m in the Uk) , --- ## [Smart Mail ,how easy is it to migrateand yrly. fee?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/smart-mail-how-easy-is-it-to-migrateand-yrly-fee/103683)
**Author:** [@mrpink](https://troypointinsider.com/u/mrpink)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/smart-mail-how-easy-is-it-to-migrateand-yrly-fee/103683 "2026-07-30T01:14:57Z")
Thinking seriously bout switching from Gmail to Troypoint recommended Email. Has anyone switched and is it convenient/easy and how muchis it a year w/TP discount ??? --- ## [Question about VPN setup: router vs device](https://troypointinsider.com/t/question-about-vpn-setup-router-vs-device/201700)
**Author:** [@MetalBuck](https://troypointinsider.com/u/MetalBuck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/question-about-vpn-setup-router-vs-device/201700 "2026-07-26T03:55:59Z")
Do you guys suggest setting up the VPN directly to the router or just as an app on each device? If it’s on the router…my understanding is it cannot be set up to only be active when certain apps are open and running and … --- ## [2026 best outdoor security cameras that are compatible with alexa](https://troypointinsider.com/t/2026-best-outdoor-security-cameras-that-are-compatible-with-alexa/157156)
**Author:** [@djetsons](https://troypointinsider.com/u/djetsons)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/2026-best-outdoor-security-cameras-that-are-compatible-with-alexa/157156 "2026-07-21T18:32:05Z")
2026 has anyone found the best security cameras with solar panels that are compatible with alexa --- ## [Beware of scam emails ref streaming service](https://troypointinsider.com/t/beware-of-scam-emails-ref-streaming-service/200962)
**Author:** [@pirate77](https://troypointinsider.com/u/pirate77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/beware-of-scam-emails-ref-streaming-service/200962 "2026-07-20T11:07:38Z")
--- ## [Surfshark Not Staying Connected On Streaming Device](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-not-staying-connected-on-streaming-device/190902)
**Author:** [@Remy](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Remy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfshark-not-staying-connected-on-streaming-device/190902 "2026-07-19T11:24:03Z")
Looked at the same problems people were having with Surfshark but they are old posts. My proble is SS will not stay connected all the time. Been going back and forth with CS and their answer is if using on a TV it will n… --- ## [Downloader and Express VPN](https://troypointinsider.com/t/downloader-and-express-vpn/197905)
**Author:** [@Money](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Money)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/downloader-and-express-vpn/197905 "2026-07-10T15:18:22Z")
Whenever I use Downloader by AFT News and Express VPN is active, it just sits there saying ‘connecting’. I am using various devices when this happens. When I download from Troypoint TB as an example I have to turn off th… --- ## [Downloader And Surfshark](https://troypointinsider.com/t/downloader-and-surfshark/194212)
**Author:** [@henninh](https://troypointinsider.com/u/henninh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/downloader-and-surfshark/194212 "2026-06-29T11:21:59Z")
Anyone having issues with downloader not working with surfshark? I keep getting download err with surfshark [Next page](https://troypointinsider.com/c/security/19.md?page=1)