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  2. Cable television piracy - Wikipedia

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    Other ways of cable theft were using a cable TV converter box (also known as a descrambler or "black box") to steal all channels and decrypt pay-per-view events, whereas a normal converter would only decrypt the ones paid for by the customer. The cable companies could send an electronic signal, called a "bullet", that would render illegal ...

  3. Pirate decryption - Wikipedia

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    Pay TV only began to become common after the widespread installation of cable television systems in the 1970s and 1980s; early premium channels were most often movie broadcasters such as the US-based Home Box Office and Cinemax, both currently owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. Signals were obtained for distribution by cable companies using C ...

  4. Television encryption - Wikipedia

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    The prevention of piracy on cable and satellite networks has been one of the main factors in the development of Pay TV encryption systems. The early cable-based Pay TV networks used no security. This led to problems with people connecting to the network without paying. Consequently, some methods were developed to frustrate these self-connectors.

  5. Review of Spectrum’s new Xumo streaming box with ... - AOL

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    If you’re using the set-top box/cable receiver box, you’re paying $12.99 per month for single DVR service or $19.99 to $39.99 per month for multiple DVR service. Yearly cost: Cable box DVR ...

  6. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    If you get an email providing you a PIN number and an 800 or 888 number to call, this a scam to try and steal valuable personal info. These emails will often ask you to call AOL at the number provided, provide the PIN number and will ask for account details including your password.

  7. 5 top alternatives to cable TV in 2025: How to cut the cord ...

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    Join the growing club of cord-cutters with cable TV alternatives for sports fans, savings seekers, customized options — and best all-around. Updated for 2025.

  8. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    AOL Mail is focused on keeping you safe while you use the best mail product on the web. One way we do this is by protecting against phishing and scam emails though the use of AOL Official Mail. When we send you important emails, we'll mark the message with a small AOL icon beside the sender name.

  9. Adelphia Communications Corporation - Wikipedia

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    Adelphia Communications Corporation was an American cable television company with headquarters in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.It was founded in 1952 by brothers Gus and John Rigas after the pair purchased a cable television franchise for US$300.