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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.htmlAn 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.
Replying to @schizoidman@lemmy.zip
This is why my tv’s don’t get internet access.
Replying to @kaotic@lemmy.world
Yep an isolated vlan with no internet access. Cast your media from a dongel or computer connected via hdmi.
Replying to @CosmicSurgeon@lemmy.ml
In the video they explained that the TV seemed like it was trying to find and connect to any connection available (some routers allow auto-connection for easy integration). This would probably be a huge issue in an apartment building or townhome situation.
I’m not entirely sure if they mentioned that was with Wifi enabled or disabled… But given that even with the microphone input disabled it records you from “other microphones” available, seemingly hidden, or through other devices connected to the TV… I assume they have a Wifi chip that is always enabled and searching.