Tag: smart home
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LG Smart TVs Exposed to Local Network Takeover via WebOS Flaws
Your LG Smart TV may be vulnerable to a local network takeover due to three critical flaws in webOS, allowing hackers to gain root access without needing a PIN or your interaction. This startling exploit begins with a simple connection to the TV's pairing service on port 3001, typically used by the LG ThinQ app.
Comcast's WiFi Routers Expose Home Motion Data
Did you know that Comcast's WiFi routers can detect motion in your home and potentially share that data with third parties, even law enforcement, without further notice? This feature, called WiFi Motion, can track movement near your connected devices and send you alerts - but at what cost to your private life?
Comcast Activates WiFi Motion Detection in Home Security Push
Comcast is turning WiFi into a household motion detector, and it's surprisingly effective - detecting even slight movements like raising your hand or your cat's gentle stroll across the living room. By leveraging the radio links between your Xfinity Gateway and stationary devices, WiFi Motion converts them into virtual motion sensors that can detect movement around your home.