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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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[–] 16 points 5 hours ago* (1 child)

Checks out. I wish this was a conspiracy - but they got caught shaking hands w CIA. most people forgot

using US tech - either domestic or foreign; youre being spied by both marketers or governments. sad but true

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vault_7

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cia-hacked-samsung-smart-tvs-wikileaks-vault-7/

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/07/cia-targeting-devices-smartphones-pc-tv-wikileaks

https://wikileaks.org/ciav7p1/cms/page_15728810.html

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