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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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[–] 7 points 2 months ago

Could you please share what resources you used? I connected my TV to the internet before all of this came out, and I'd like to completely wipe it and start fresh

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