Samsung: Remote Control Exploit on Smart TVs Raises Privacy Concerns

f you're watching TV and the channel suddenly changes, you may not have sat on the remote control by accident. Researchers with the security consultancy ReVuln in Malta have found a vulnerability present in most TVs made by Samsung Electronics that could allow an attacker to install malicious software, turn on its webcam and even change the channel from afar.

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