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New tech investigation raises privacy concerns for LG TV users After researchers monitored the continuation of some data collection operations even during standby mode, according to the monitoring
According to the investigation conducted by Gamers Nexus, a platform specialized in testing and analyzing devices, in collaboration with the tech platform Level and OneTex, and independent security researchers, some LG televisions are being examined. " The local network to identify nearby devices such as smartphones and smartwatches, as well as collect information about Wi-Fi networks.
The researchers found that the TV could record audio data over the microphone during standby mode and even when disconnected the internet files were kept on the device before being uploaded after the connection returned.
Televisions also use automatic content recognition technology that analyzes audio and image samples to determine what a user is viewing, including content coming from devices connected through HDMI inputs
New tech investigation raises privacy concerns for LG TV users After researchers monitored the continuation of some data collection operations even during standby mode, according to the monitoring
According to the investigation conducted by Gamers Nexus, a platform specialized in testing and analyzing devices, in collaboration with the tech platform Level and OneTex, and independent security researchers, some LG televisions are being examined. " The local network to identify nearby devices such as smartphones and smartwatches, as well as collect information about Wi-Fi networks.
The researchers found that the TV could record audio data over the microphone during standby mode and even when disconnected the internet files were kept on the device before being uploaded after the connection returned.
Televisions also use automatic content recognition technology that analyzes audio and image samples to determine what a user is viewing, including content coming from devices connected through HDMI inputs
