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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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[–] 6 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Even better. Put the LG on a untrusted vlan that only whitelists public IP access.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    That still leaves you with an active wiretap on all of your conversations.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Its never gonna phone home. If I was really worried about it I would take the TV apart and locate the mic. Put a switch between it or just cut it.

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