LG Smart TVs scan networks and record audio in standby, security probe finds
evilsocket · x · 2026-09-09
- An investigation by Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs and independent researchers found LG Smart TVs scan local networks to identify phones, PCs, printers and smart-home devices, and collect nearby Wi-Fi names and device identifiers.
- The TVs run ACR tracking and can record and transcribe audio even in standby mode.
- Researchers also uncovered webOS flaws that could enable remote code execution, still under responsible disclosure.
Malwarebytes' takeaway: smart TVs are internet-connected computers with microphones and ad systems, deserving the same privacy scrutiny as any other device.
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