Hacker Claims Samsung TVs Record Audio and Screenshots for Ads; Critics Dispute Findings
A cybersecurity researcher reported that his reverse-engineering of a Samsung TV found code that used connected microphones and captured screenshots for advertising, while a follow-up report argued the privacy concerns rest on false assumptions about features Samsung has publicly marketed.
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| Oct 26, 10:01 AM | mashable.com | Samsung TVs might use the mics of connected devices to listen to you, researcher says |
| Oct 26, 8:42 AM | techradar.com | A report makes alarming privacy claims about Samsung smart TVs — but here's why I'm not worried |
| Oct 25, 3:00 AM | tomshardware.com | Cybersecurity bounty hunter says Samsung TVs use AI to record audio and screenshots for ads |