The Guardian: TV sets send information about viewing habits and files stored on attached USB disks back to Korean company.
That "smart TV" you bought might be smarter than you expected. LG's smart TV sets send information back to the Korean company about what programmes you have watched, and even what files you may have stored on a USB disks attached to them, a British owner has found.
That has triggered an investigation by the the information commissioner's office over whether sending the data has been done without the user's proper consent.
The ICO says that it has "recently been made aware of a possible data breach which may involve LG smart TVs" and that it will be making inquiries.
Owners of LG TVs may want to learn about this vulnerability which could give hackers access to your device. Luckily, LG has rolled out a fix.
LG Energy Solutions (yes, the LG that probably made your TV or monitor) signs its largest deal yet to arm Toyota electric cars with EV batteries.
It's a fantastic time to upgrade your TV thanks to Amazon Gaming Week that offers the LG C2 for a brilliant reduced price.
