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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning that hackers can access smart TVs. The warning was published on November 26 on the official website. FBI.
The report of the American intelligence services says that for citizens The United States can watch through the built-in video cameras. If these cameras are not used, they should be sealed.
Smart TVs (with SMART TV technology) as well as conventional TVs computers have Internet access, which means that hackers can hack it and gain full access. Given that many smart TVs are equipped with microphones and camcorders then in case of hacking the TV, hackers will quietly watch you and hear everything you talk about.
Why do hackers crack TVs
U.S. intelligence also warned that hackers like usually not limited to just “peeping,” since their main goal is to get more valuable information: passwords to laptop, smartphones, bank accounts and so on. The most the “harmless” that hackers can do is change your list channels or show children videos for adults. They can also seamlessly turn on the camera and microphone in your bedroom.
Do not rely on manufacturer settings smart TVs, so if you don’t use a camcorder, then seal it with adhesive opaque tape.
This warning was specially issued by the security services yet before the start of various New Year’s in US stores stocks, and citizens will be massively purchased by household appliances, including these very smart TVs.
Earlier, experts said whether smart speakers monitor by man.
Andrey Vetrov
USA
