Do you have a new Samsung TV?

9 years ago

Here is a quote from one of today's NYT articles. I had no idea this was possible.

Some of the details of the C.I.A. programs might have come from the plot of a spy novel for the cyberage, revealing numerous highly classified — and in some cases, exotic — hacking programs. One, code-named Weeping Angel, uses Samsung “smart” televisions as covert listening devices. According to the WikiLeaks news release, even when it appears to be turned off, the television “operates as a bug, recording conversations in the room and sending them over the internet to a covert C.I.A. server.”

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9 years ago

That's an interesting concept. Personally, they'd turn mine off. I live alone and talk to 2 dogs all day. Whoever heard that would be so bored.

However I'd love to hear what goes on in my neighbors house!!!

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User
9 years ago
I think that is a little far fetched. I can't imagine that the CIA is interested in our living rooms.
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9 years ago
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Samsung

It's not far-fetched. It's a known issue with Samsung TVs. This has been "known" for a couple of years now.
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User
9 years ago
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I have several new Smart Samsung TV's. Anyone hear THAT....:0) I don't think I'd want anyone listening in my livingroom...it would bore them to death.....
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
I have a Samsung TV and 90 % of the time all they would hear is the TV. Or me talking to the dog. I would think there would be more concern about the new listening devices that talk to you by Amazon and Google. Those listening in here would wonder if there is life in there lol.
User
9 years ago
We have a few Samsung tv's.

My brain just can't be bothered by this too much at this point, not with bigger fish to fry in the world.
Olychick
9 years ago
I wonder if you had the tv unplugged when not in use? My outlets are on wall switches (the top plug of each outlet), so it would be easy for me to "unplug" the electricity. I don't have a tv now, but some day if I do decide to get one again, I'll consider this option.
User
9 years ago
You could just turn off voice recognition in the settings.
greenshoekitty
9 years ago
Well if they felt the need to listen in on my home, I say be my guest! There are more important things in life for me to worry about.
User
9 years ago
The Amazon Alexa is at risk of being hacked as well.
terilyn
9 years ago
Alexa is always listening.
User
9 years ago
The potential for spying comes with any device with a camera/microphone. There are computer games that tell you on installation that they need access to your camera/microphone. ( why? ) A few years ago there was a big scandal when laptops issued by a high school, were recording the kids at home. OK Google is always listening too. LOL. It's creepy but it's the world we live in. I guess you turn off what you can? Or use "dumb" devices? I just don't think any agency is putting the time and money into watching everyday Americans.
Michael
9 years ago
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We have a 2017 Samsung in our sunroom. I bet the CIA is impressed with my 4 year old grandson. He was playing with Lego's today, and non-stop talking about building his own empire and taking over the bad people.

If any device is capable of eavesdropping, it would be that lady in my living room. I'll have to whisper her name, Alexa.

I'm not concerned.

BTW, my wife doesn't want to hear what I have to say. Surely the CIA has abandoned our home.
User
9 years ago
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Not to be outdone by the sound of my dogs farting into the couch...
golfergrrl
9 years ago
We have a Samsung smart TV. Listen away.
Elizabeth
9 years ago
Maybe while I'm cooking I could narrate each step and create my own cooking show! Since our government lost control of the software and foreign countries have access to it, I had better get an international menu going!

( Sarcasm )
moonie_57 (8 NC)
9 years ago
Just want to inform the CIA that DH and I have been known to have sex in front of the tv. You've been warned. Could be scary!
susanjf_gw
9 years ago
neither of the biggies are..then the 2 small are off brands and the kitchen one is old fashion (we keep it because it's white and matched stove and fridge) they would hear how much we scream at you know who and days of our lives...
Fran
9 years ago
According to snopes, this rumor has no truth to it.
lucillle
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9 years ago

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9 years ago
Yes, I have a Samsung Smart TV. I bought a camera to use which I really don't use, so that was a complete waste of $$. BUT: my lens has a cover, so when it's not in use, I close the lens. Done. Just as on my laptop, I have a piece of paper over my lens. Why? Because on the news a week or two ago, they showed how easy it is for hackers to get into your home computer and watch your every move on your computer. And they can see everything behind you. And you don't even know your computer camera is on because the light doesn't turn on.

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