FBI Warns That Hackers Are Now Using Smart TVs To Watch People In Their Home

For several individuals, watching television is the most cherished pastime, but have you asked yourself if your smart Tv is watching you in return?

With discounted smart TVs flooding off the shelves in Cyber Monday sales, the FBI has warned that internet-connected devices can allow hackers to access your home.

Any connected television with microphones and cameras can equally provide an opening for hackers to spy on you and most importantly, violate your privacy.

With discounted smart TVs flooding off the shelves in Cyber Monday sales, the FBI has warned that internet-connected devices can allow hackers to access your home

Accordingly, hackers can take total control of the unsecured Smart Tvs and use it as a bridge to access your router and through that, they can easily get into both your smartphone and computer.

In tackling this, the FBI has advocate you familiarize yourself with your TV’s privacy features and policies as well as don’t depend largely on your default settings as it’s essential to cover up cameras with black tape.

Connected television with microphones and cameras can equally provide an opening for hackers to spy on you and most importantly, violate your privacy

Connected or Smart televisions are those devices linked to the internet, permitting the use of several streaming services and apps. These high-tech devices are fitted with microphones and cameras, allowing for the user’s control and video chat features.

Specifically, some models are designed with even facial recognition technology, permitting the television to determine who’s watching.

While these features, however, comes with privacy and security concerns, they also warned of the potential for hackers to remotely take control of an unsecured smart TV.  

Source: Oregon FBI