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Not disagreeing with the FBI, but do _that_ many smart TVs actually have cameras in them? Most (if not all) of Samsung's current product lineup, for example. do
by rbinv 7y ago
Not disagreeing with the FBI, but do _that_ many smart TVs actually have cameras in them? Most (if not all) of Samsung's current product lineup, for example. don't.
- gadgetoid 7y agoTried to look for one recently without much luck. The crux of their death seems to be Skype ending support for their smart TV software. They definitely existed, though. And it was also possible to add a camera via USB in some cases.
- makerofspoons 7y agoA number of unpatched TVs could already be part of a botnet: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/internet-of-things/new-mirai-botnet-variant-targets-iot-tv-presentation-systems https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/internet-o... While not literally taking video and recordings of you, it's still problematic.