LG TVs Allegedly Caught Secretly Recording Conversations Even when Apparently Turned Off: 'This Used to Be a Tinfoil Conspiracy Theory'
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An ambitious investigation carried out by YouTube channel Gamer Nexus, is exposing the LG of a spy campaign to its users globally.
LG TVs can record sound even if the screen of the device is off. This conclusion was made after a specific test of a number of South Korean brand televisions, which also examined gadget embroidery. It turns out that televisions can not only record sound without the owners ' knowledge, but also actively scan the local wireless network for other gadgets. Read further...
In addition, the televisions should constantly search for all devices in the network.
LG Smart TV televisions can collect much more data than their owners expect. The Gamers Nexus investigation has shown that some models of smart LG televisions are constantly scanning the home network, identifying the connected devices, and can record the sound from the microphone even when the screen is off. The collected data transmits the TV once Internet access is restored.
The team of Gamers Nexus, together with Wendell from Level1Techs and several security researchers, presented a comprehensive study of LG Smart TVs.The testers speak in the video...To post: LG Smart TVs: Report on massive data collection and security risks Where to follow us: Facebook, Reddit, Google News, X, Threads Keep up to date? Adds us to Google as the preferred source!
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