Attackers are increasingly paying attention to smart TVs - they use them as an entry point into the home network, where data from smartphones, computers and smart home devices are stored. This was stated by Vladimir Daschenko, a cybersecurity expert at Kaspersky Lab.
Hacking TVs is possible because modern Smart TVs are essentially computers with an operating system and a permanent connection to the Internet.
Indirect signs of hacking may include the appearance of unknown applications, spontaneous changes in settings, and a noticeable slowdown in the device. In such cases, the expert recommends disconnecting the TV from the network, performing a factory reset, updating the firmware, and changing passwords for all accounts that were used on the device.
Special attention should be paid to the protection of smartphones, the expert notes - they can also become an access point to the Smart TV system.
