BEWARE: Chinese Hackers Have Been Using VLC Media Player to Spread Malware

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Should I delete the VLC players I use on my Firesticks?

Is it a danger if its on a Firesticj/Cube and not a PC?

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@Elusive

This is why you get vlc and other apps from verified sources. It would have to be a modded vlc app for this to happen or along those lines.

Cant stees this enough: watch for modded apks or unverified sources.

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All the VLC players I have now came through the Troypoint Rapid App Installer. I am not going to add a video player that pops up when looking at online content.

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@Elusive

Then you shouldnt have to worry, just dont open malicious stuff in vlc.

Use it for movie and tv show streams.

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I use it whenever MX Player comes up mute