Researchers allege LG smart TVs collected sensitive data about users and their homes, including audio transcripts, nearby Wi-Fi details, and other devices on the local network. Gamers Nexus said testing found the TVs could continue capturing audio after voice recognition was activated, including in standby, store data locally while offline, and send it later; the team also said it is responsibly disclosing an alleged remote-code-execution flaw that could let an attacker run code on the TV.
Why it matters: This could affect ordinary households, exposing private in-home data and potentially turning a consumer TV into a foothold on a home network. LG TV owners should watch for a vendor response or patches, review voice and ad-tracking settings, and limit what smart TVs can reach on the local network.
2026.09.08
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This article establishes a distinct story centered on alleged LG smart TV data collection behavior and a separate, not-yet-detailed potential remote-code-execution vulnerability.
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