Technology expert Glen Pilvre told ERR’s Vikerhommik programme that collecting data to map people’s habits is not in itself a major concern, but problems arise when devices continue listening despite being told to stop. YouTube channel Gamers Nexus and cybersecurity researchers from Level1Techs r…

Gamers Nexus recently published an investigation revealing that LG smart TVs can continuously monitor home networks and record audio through their microphones even when turned off. LG stated that this investigation could create a misconception about how its Smart TVs work, so it explained how its TVs operate and how the company approaches protecting user […] Post LG Has Addressed Concerns About Its Smart TVs and Explained How Voice Data Is Processed at Root-Nation.com.

The company responded to accusations that it created a spy network in people's homes.

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 uplo…

A recent investigation by Gamers Nexus and security researchers revealed that LG smart TVs are continuously logging and transmitting data about users and their homes, even when offline or in standby mode. The Verge reports that these TVs scan Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices, record audio through microphones, and use audio/video sampling to identify content being watched. Packet captures showed the TVs collecting location data, nearby Wi-Fi network details, and sending this information to LG Ad Solutions. Concerningly, the TVs can record microphone audio in standby mode, storing files offline and uploading them once internet access is restored. This follows earlier reports of LG silently installing adware-like apps on Windows PCs. The findings highlight potential privacy risks associated with smart TV technology, as these devices may collect sensitive data without user awareness. Researchers emphasize that even when disconnected from the internet, LG TVs can still gather and transmit information, raising significant concerns about data security and user consent in connected home devices.

An investigation conducted by Gamers Nexus revealed that LG smart TVs scan local networks to map out phones and nearby devices. Tests also demonstrated the devices’ ability to record audio from the microphone while the screen is off and then send the collected data once an internet connection is reestablished. According to a new 135-minute […] Post A Secret Spy in the Living Room: LG Smart TVs Are Watching Your Home at Root-Nation.com.

Spy-TV von LG, so lautet der Vorwurf des YouTube-Kanal von Gamers Nexus. In einem Beitrag hat der YouTuber offen gelegt, wie Smart TV-Geräte des Hersteller LG ihre Umgebung über die ACR-Funktion…

#LG #smartTVs were found to #log #user #voice prompts, #scan #localnetworks for devices, and #capture microphone #audio even when the #screenisoff. This data is then uploaded to #LGAdSolutions, which claims access to millions of devices. The researchers recommend disconnecting LG TVs from the internet due to these #privacy concerns. https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews

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 uploa...

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