f you're watching TV and the channel suddenly changes, you may not have sat on the remote control by accident. . Researchers with the security consultancy ReVuln in Malta have found a vulnerability present in most TVs made by Samsung Electronics that could allow an attacker to install malicious software, turn on its webcam and even change the channel from afar. The link for this article located at PC World is no longer available. . A significant vulnerability in LG televisions permits cybercriminals to manipulate settings and switch broadcasts from afar, igniting worries about user privacy.. Samsung TV Security, Remote Exploit, Channel Control Risk, Privacy Threats. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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