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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (www.notebookcheck.net)

submitted 3 weeks ago by schizoidman@lemmy.zip to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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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[–] markz@suppo.fi 5 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

Rip out the antenna.

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[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Agreed, but, router block is far less work. 🤣

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[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Right... Because it will only talk to your wireless router.

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[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Genuine question...how else is it going to connect to the internet to upload data?

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[–] charonn0@startrek.website 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

Your neighbor's open wifi.

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[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah that's fortunately not a problem for me lol

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[–] foggenbooty@lemmy.world 1 point 3 weeks ago

Read up on Amazon Sidewalk. I'm not saying your TV is using it, but with 5G and mesh networking companies are finding ways to get data back to them without relying on you.

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