IPTV itself is a delivery method (video over IP) and is not inherently harmful — but risks come from unofficial apps, pirated streams, and unsafe playlists. Unsafe APKs or sideloaded players can contain malware, and low-quality streams may include malicious redirects. To stay safe: use apps from official stores when possible, scan APKs before installing, keep your device firmware updated, avoid unknown M3U links, and prefer paid, vetted providers (like those listed on Glanfy) which use secure tokenized URLs and sanitation. If you suspect malware, factory-reset the device after backing up data.