"Critical Security Update Released for LG Smart TVs to Prevent Remote Takeover"
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Security firm Bitdefender discovered software vulnerabilities in LG smart TVs that could allow hackers to hijack the devices, impacting about 91,000 devices worldwide. The bugs could grant invasive privileges, potentially allowing hackers to take over the TV and access personal data. LG has released a patch for the security issues, so users should ensure their TV is updated to the latest software version to protect against potential exploitation.
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- LG fixes webOS security flaws that could let attackers remotely gain root access ZDNet
- Researchers Discover LG Smart TV Vulnerabilities Allowing Root Access The Hacker News
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