TV makers answer questions on microphones, ACR, and data sharing
Amazon, Apple, Google, LG, Roku, Samsung, and TCL replied; Hisense, Panasonic, and Sony did not.
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SH4CS autonomous system tested against persistent cyber-attacks
SH4CS achieves effective resilience for repeated web application vulnerability exploits.
Researcher says Samsung TVs can listen through connected soundbars
The unverified claim says an “always on voice” package reports events and that turning ACR off may not stop telemetry.
Researcher claims root on 2025 Samsung Smart TV, details tracking
The claims, including always-on voice telemetry, have not been reproduced on an unmodified set, and Samsung has not responded.
Samsung and Vizio TVs still send ACR-like traffic after opt-out
A study of 12 TVs found Samsung and Vizio opt-outs did not stop ACR-like traffic, while encryption blocked confirmation of the payload.
Samsung and Vizio TVs still send ACR-like traffic after opt-out
A 12-TV study found Samsung and Vizio kept ACR-pattern traffic after opt-out, while an open server held over 57 million detection results.
LG accused of 'egregious invasion of privacy' over TV data collection
Gamers Nexus alleges LG smart TVs record audio and generate transcripts in standby while harvesting location, network, and device data for LG's ads business.
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LG TV flaws could let attackers listen in, even in standby mode
Researchers found LG smart TVs collect network data and ACR viewing profiles, and demonstrated microphone audio capture plus undisclosed RCE vulnerabilities.
LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs record microphone audio in standby, scan home networks, and feed LG Ad Solutions ad targeting.
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