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Cybersecurity bounty hunter says Samsung TVs use AI to record audio and screenshots for ads — 'Finally found a company that truly listens to its customers,' says hacker (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (3 children)

why would it reach an unprotected WiFi access point?

I can barely get WiFi to work in my house let alone one of the neighbors.

[–] Obviouslywrong@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

Look at the tech Jesus video, they aggressively scan networks and connect to anything they can because doing so makes them money.

[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago

Guest with open hotspot on phone.

[–] kalapala@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Because someone having better devices than you or your neighbor getting some long range access point.