chenks
TK Veteran
i will weigh in with my point of view. the way to go is to allow no m3us. allow only server linked apps only.
i think it's a little misguided to think that only allowing "server linked apps" will protect anything.
if someone really wants to know the source IP of a stream then they can get it quite easily using the many tools available - wireshark for example.
not allowing m3u's will put off the amateur, but it won't put off those that are determined to do it.
it's the equivalent of removing the number off the front of your house - the house is still there and can be seen any anyone.