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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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[–] 2 points 1 day ago

LGs will find nearby wifi that will let them on to phone home. It doesn't matter if your own network is locked down. And if they're doing it, it's likely others are as well.

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