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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (www.notebookcheck.net)
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An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

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[–] 31 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I saw this linked the other day. I haven’t looked into it deeply or done it.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 weeks ago

    I didn't know LG webOS rooting was a thing, that's interesting to know.

    There is an open source version of webOS, although I don't know how it compares to the stock LG version. Maybe there will eventually be something like a LineageOS equivalent.

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