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When you use an unverified IPTV player along with a "free" M3U link, you are often giving that app permission to access your device’s storage and network data. Without a VPN, your IP address is visible to the streaming server, leaving you vulnerable to tracking.
Find one medium-sized IPTV Telegram channel (5k members). Within that channel, look at the "Pinned Message." Exclusive groups often advertise inside larger backup groups.
This is the most immediate threat. Many Telegram channels are not operated by benevolent tech enthusiasts, but by cybercriminals. The M3U files or the zip files you download may contain: