Amazon Fire TV Stick owners warned over ‘ghost user’ appearing in menus as fans fear they’ve been hacked
FIRE Stick users may have noticed some strange activity on their TV – here is what it means.
The Amazon Fire Stick is a media streaming device that converts your TV into a smart one.
Users have the option of streaming between millions of movies and TV shows.
However, someone you might notice strange content in your Recently Watched queue.
before jumping to the conclusion that you have been hacked, here are a number of possible explanations for this.
First, you might want to make sure that you’re logged into your account and not someone else’s, such as a friend or a family member.
Slashgear noted that if you have more than one Fire TV registered to your Amazon account, the watch history and profiles can sync across devices.
“So, if you’ve given away an old Fire TV Stick or Fire TV without logging out of your account, this might result in someone else having access to your Amazon account,” Slashgear writes.
“If you suspect this is what’s happened, you can deregister Fire TV devices you’re no longer using.”
To do this, open the Amazon app on your phone > select Account at the bottom.
Select Content & Devices > tap the Devices tab at the top of the screen.
Select Fire TV > select a device and tap Deregister.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
Below we have outlined some additional tips for protecting your Amazon Fire TV device.
It’s unlikely that your Fire TV account will be hacked, but it’s not impossible.
This is especially the case for users who have an unlocked Fire Stick.
If this is you, the first thing you want to do is make sure you are not sideloading apps.
Sideloading refers to installing software obtained from a third-party source rather than an official retailer.
Many software like this tend to contain malware – a malicious file or code that can infect your phone and steal your information.
You can also use a parental PIN to restrict access to certain apps and features.
Lastly, be careful about what information you share on social media as hackers may use this information to target you.