EQUIPThe Verge · 14h ago
It’s not just LG. Every TV company is spying on you
Executive Brief
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Recent investigations reveal pervasive data collection and surveillance capabilities across major smart TV manufacturers. Executives should evaluate boardroom and home office hardware to mitigate risks of unauthorized audio recording and remote hacking.
- 01Smart TVs reportedly record and store audio data even when devices appear powered down
- 02Manufacturer tracking extends to all viewed content and user activity across the device
- 03Inherent software vulnerabilities allow remote hackers to convert televisions into covert surveillance tools
- 04Privacy concerns encompass the entire industry rather than being limited to a single brand
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The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you do. They can record and store audio even when they seem to be off, track everything you watch, and could even be hacked remotely and turned into covert surveillance […]