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FBI: Warns that those who have smart tv are at risk from hackers

The "Smart" TVs may be used against the user if "fall into the wrong hands», Like those of hackers.


ΜIn a warning, the FBI informed American citizens that those who have Smart TV endangered by hackers.

In particular, the FBI warned that hackers could access the TV camera and see through it, the interior of the houses at any time.

According to the announcement on its official website US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), "Smart TVs - are called smart TVs because they are connected to the internet. They allow the user to access applications and websites. While offering functions such as voice commands or face recognition. And he goes on, for this reason they have a camera and microphones, which, however, can be used against the user, if they "fall into the wrong hands", such as hackers.

The intelligence service advises American citizens:

  • To adjust the functions of their TV themselves and not to rely on the default industrial settings.
  • Frequently change security codes and turn off camera and microphone functions.
  • Put a piece of black tape on the camera if it is not possible to turn it off

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