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LG Smart TVs logging USB filenames and viewing info to LG servers

It was discovered that SmartTVs by the vendor LG do not only send excessive telemetry data to their central servers but go a step further and even include data obtained from USB devices connected to the SmartTV. source: https://doctorbeet.blogspot.com/2013/11/lg-smart-tvs-logging-usb-filenames-and.html?m=1 archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2013/11/18/lg-smart-tvs-logging-usb-filenames-and-viewing-info-to-lg-servers-archived-source/
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LG Smart TVs logging USB filenames and viewing info to LG servers – archived source

LG Smart TVs logging USB filenames and viewing info to LG servers Earlier this month I discovered that my new LG Smart TV was displaying ads on the Smart landing screen. After some investigation, I found a rather creepy corporate video (since removed, mirror here) advertising their data collection practices to potential advertisers. It’s quite long but a […]
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