LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
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Mon, 7 September 2026
3 reports- notebookcheck.net05:40
An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.
- Google News - Top Stories17:20
Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now appleinsider.com LG TV flaws could let attackers listen in, even in standby mode Malwarebytes 'We know who's in the LG household… we own the glass': A new report says LG TVs gather way more personal data than we feared — and comments from LG's own execs only worsen the sense of privacy invasion TechRadar LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices Notebookcheck Your LG TV may be listening: Researchers...
- decrypt.co21:46
A Gamers Nexus investigation found LG sets scanning every device on a home network and capturing microphone audio with the screen off.
Tue, 8 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories11:30first to report
LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge LG TVs Reportedly Eavesdrop on Users Even When the Screen Is Off PCMag LG TV flaws could let attackers listen in, even in standby mode Malwarebytes Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now AppleInsider 'We know who's in the LG household… we own the glass': A new report says LG TVs gather way more personal data than we feared — and comments from LG's own execs only worsen the sense of privacy invasion TechRadar
- Novinky (Czechia)15:29
Moderní televizory jsou často středobodem chytré domácnosti, běžně jsou tak připojeny k dalším spotřebičům a internetu. U přístrojů od LG ale bezpečnostní výzkumníci zjistili vážné chyby, kvůli kterým mohly být uživatelé odposloucháváni, i když nebyly televizory zapnuté. Navzdory podrobné dokumentaci ale společnost LG kritiku odmítá.
- Google News - Top Stories18:35
LG TVs Reportedly Eavesdrop on Users Even When the Screen Is Off PCMag LG TV shown capable of tracking user activity, even when offline Ars Technica LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now AppleInsider YouTuber claims LG TVs spy on users even when turned off Mashable
- Google News - Top Stories21:52
LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices Ars Technica LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now AppleInsider YouTuber claims LG TVs spy on users even when turned off Mashable LG TV flaws could let attackers listen in, even in standby mode Malwarebytes
Thu, 10 September 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English21:33
Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
- Google News - Top Stories21:36
LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations Al Jazeera LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio Tom's Hardware LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices Ars Technica LG Denies Its Televisions Record Ambient Conversations for Ad Targeting CNET
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- katsfm.com07:00
An investigation into LG smart televisions found they're scanning home networks and recording audio even when powered down, raising serious privacy questions for thousands of local households.
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories15:19
LG responds to TV spying allegations The Verge LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio Tom's Hardware LG Denies Accusations Of Smart TVs Continuously Recording Its Users Engadget LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations Al Jazeera LG Denies Its Televisions Record Ambient Conversations for Ad Targeting CNET
- Google News - Top Stories18:17
LG Denies Accusations Of Smart TVs Continuously Recording Its Users Engadget LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio Tom's Hardware LG Denies Its TVs Are Spying on You (Unless You Opted In) Gizmodo LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations Al Jazeera LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices Ars Technica
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)15:48
Kauza chytrých televizorů LG, která tento týden odstartovala zjištěním o možném odposlouchávání uživatelů, má další pokračování. Výzkumníci upozorňují, že zachycený hlas dokázaly televizory převádět do textu a ukládat do svých systémů. Útočníci se takto nezabezpečených dat mohou velmi snadno zmocnit.
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)14:39
Kauza chytrých televizorů LG, která minulý týden odstartovala zjištěním výzkumníků o možném odposlouchávání uživatelů, má další pokračování. Společnost nyní pro Novinky podrobně vysvětlila, kdy její televizory pracují s mikrofonem, proč mohou po hlasovém povelu ještě několik sekund poslouchat a jak nakládají se zachyceným zvukem.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories13:00
There are ways to protect yourself from your spying TV The Verge Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It CNET LG Smart TVs Accused of Recording Conversations and Scanning Devices Inside Homes Law Commentary Dude Rips Out Mic And Wifi From New LG TV That Reportedly Spies On Customers: 'You Don't Own The Glass On This One!' Kotaku Smart TVs track viewing through ACR — The Verge UA.NEWS