We live surrounded by technology that can know more about us than some friends. And although many distrust the mobile or smart speakers such as Alexa, few stop to think that the quietest spy of all could be hung from the wall of the room.
You Smart TV, ES Intelligent TV that so many use dailyit can be a powerful domestic surveillance tool, without you realizing.
Modern televisions are much more than a screen to watch series. Since they connect to the Internet and allow to install applications, they have become true multimedia centers. Some models allow video calls, others understand voice commands, and there are even televisions with facial recognition.
What your smart tv could be doing without you know
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Unlike mobile or Alexa, which already arouses some caution among users, the TV rarely generates suspicions. But various studies and leaks have shown that it also collects data.
In 2019, the Financial Times He discovered that brands such as Samsung, LG or platforms such as Roku sent personal data to third parties, including our IP address and location. The most alarming thing is that all this happened without direct user interaction, many times without their knowledge.
Beyond the specific brands, This data collection has also been a concern for security agencies. The FBI and agencies such as the CIA have warned that connected televisions can be used by cybercriminals or even by governments to spy private conversations.
Only an open access door, such as a bad network configuration or a weak password, is needed.
Even if the TV has no camera, you can follow your habits. What time do you turn on TV? What do you see? How often do you change the channel or use an app? All that information becomes user profiles that are sold to advertisers. The worst thing is that much of this activity occurs in the background, without noticing any suspicious behavior.
Fortunately, not everything is lost. There are ways to reduce risks without giving up the comfort of a smart TV. The first step is to understand what functions your model has.
A basic measure is Review TV settings as soon as you configure it. Many manufacturers activate advertisement monitoring or customization functions. If you do not deactivate them, they will continue to function. Look for sections such as «privacy», «advertising» or «diagnosis» in the menu and disable what you do not need.
Changing passwords is also key. Many users maintain factory settings, which facilitates access to unauthorized third parties. Use safe passwords for both Wi -Fi and any account linked to the TV.
If your TV has camera, you can physically cover it with opaque tape if you don’t use it. You can also disconnect it from the Internet when you are not actively using it. Yes, it may seem exaggerated, but it is a good way to limit passive surveillance.
Smart TV technology offers many advantages, but also requires the user to take measures to protect their privacy. It is not about distrusting everything, but about using devices with responsibility.
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