Smart TV’s are growing in popularity. However, the FBI has warned that consumers need to familiarise themselves with some of the potential risks and dangers of not ensuring smart TV’s are kept secure from all times.
With many consumers shopping for a smart TV this holiday season, perhaps as a gift, or in the sales, new warnings have been issued about hackers, who can potentially use them to gain access to home networks or to control cameras and microphones.
In addition, hackers could be able to change channels, volume controls, and even show children and young people videos that aren’t appropriate.
The FBI wrote on its website, “Beyond the risk that your TV manufacturer and app developers may be listening and watching you, that television can also be a gateway for hackers to come into your home.”
“A bad cyber actor may not be able to access your locked-down computer directly, but it is possible that your unsecured TV can give him or her an easy way in the backdoor through your router. In a worst-case scenario, they can turn on your bedroom TV’s camera and microphone and silently cyberstalk you.”
So, if you have a smart TV or are thinking of purchasing one, what can you do to protect yourself? The official advice from the FBI is:
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