
Smart TV hack embeds attack code into broadcast signal—no access required
A proof-of-concept exploit that uses terrestrial TV signals and a low-cost transmitter to hack Smart TVs raises an unsettling prospect—the ability of hackers to take complete control of a large number of sets at once without having physical access to any of them. The hacks underscore the risks of so-called “Internet of Things” devices, the vast majority of which are given network access and computing functionalities without being adequately secured. This research is significant because TVs are used by a fundamentally different demographic than computers.
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