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> These exploits should certainly be fixed, they're security holes which can let malware into the TV. The same exploit that lets us root our TV would also allow
by EMIRELADERO 4y ago
> These exploits should certainly be fixed, they're security holes which can let malware into the TV. The same exploit that lets us root our TV would also allow anyone else to root it.
What dangers are there for TVs in terms of malware? This isn't a phone or a computer which holds sensitive information. The very worst that could be done would be to steal your streaming service session cookies.
- jiveturkey 4y agosome TVs came with cameras, for gesture based remote control. yes, it was found that the cameras were abused. or what if the malware took screenshots of what you were watching every so often? oh wait, that was also found to be a built-in "feature". otherwise, they are a foothold onto the rest of your internal LAN, possibly with other more vital IoT devices ready to be compromised, or at least serve as a botnet army
- matheusmoreira 4y agoThese goddamn TVs are coming with cameras and microphones now. It's fucked up. I don't even want the manufacturer having access to this. The idea that some malware could install itself in the TV due to internet connection and security holes and have invisible access to these sensors is seriously frightening. If there are no sensors on the TV, malicious actors can always use it to mine Monero at my expense.