LG Smart TVs found scanning home networks for nearby devices
Brief
Researchers investigating LG smart TVs found that the devices repeatedly scan local networks for nearby hardware, identifying phones, computers, smartwatches, printers, network equipment, thermostats, and other connected devices. The Gamers Nexus investigation also found extensive advertising and viewing telemetry tied to LG’s automatic content recognition (ACR) systems.
Separately, security researchers demonstrated vulnerabilities that could allow …
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