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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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[–] db_null@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Great, I wonder what my fridge is up to. It's LG and has wifi for some reason. I never connected it to my network, but I wouldn't be surprised if they take advantage of open networks anyway

[–] nibbler@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I tested this when my LG fridge was new, and got a warning when I left the door open. Quite helpful. But still disabled.

[–] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

The regular beeping speaker/piezo solves the same problem without WiFi or other shenanigans.