News LG SmartTV - WebOS privilege escalation

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Kudos to Dan Goodin over at ArsTechnica...

If you have an LG WebOS based set, might want to check for firmware updates

Thousands of LG TVs are vulnerable to takeover—here’s how to ensure yours isn’t one

LG patches four vulnerabilities that allow malicious hackers to commandeer TVs.

arstechnica.com

 

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Kudos to Dan Goodin over at ArsTechnica...

If you have an LG WebOS based set, might want to check for firmware updates

Thousands of LG TVs are vulnerable to takeover—here’s how to ensure yours isn’t one

LG patches four vulnerabilities that allow malicious hackers to commandeer TVs.

arstechnica.com

often wondered how often and for how long these smart TV'S would be updated . one of the reasons I have a 'stupid' tv with an antenna , don't watch much tv hurts to watch when I go out to a friends house and see what garbage is on tv

 

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I've got a LG OLED B2 series, but I don't connect it to the network - works fine without the internet...

This is a classic Mac site, but he stays on top of LG updates, so this is helpful..

Firmware Updates for LG OLED TVs and 4K Players, Tips and Downloads

LG OLED TV Firmware updates release notes, changes and firmware downlaod links, also for some LG LCD TV models. Plus Firmware Updates for LG 4K/UHD Blu-Ray Players. Includes LG OLED TV firmware updates past history going back to 2018, and covers LG OLED TV models from 2023 to 2014. Also Tips and...

www.xlr8yourmac.com

 

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If I owned an LG TV then I would update it and remove internet access. I don't trust TVs with computer software to keep it updated. Wait, this is what I do with my Sony. It has no internet access except when I update the software. I use an AppleTV, the latest, to keep up with security. I figure Apple is a better bet than an old TV for security.

 

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I've got a LG OLED B2 series, but I don't connect it to the network - works fine without the internet...

This is a classic Mac site, but he stays on top of LG updates, so this is helpful..

Firmware Updates for LG OLED TVs and 4K Players, Tips and Downloads

LG OLED TV Firmware updates release notes, changes and firmware downlaod links, also for some LG LCD TV models. Plus Firmware Updates for LG 4K/UHD Blu-Ray Players. Includes LG OLED TV firmware updates past history going back to 2018, and covers LG OLED TV models from 2023 to 2014. Also Tips and...

www.xlr8yourmac.com

Too, just for updating the TV is connected to the Internet.

Remember "Smart = hackable"

Also the LG OLEDs itself got a lot of scam advertise after some newer updates which have a lot of users and reviews complaint against.

Plus they have announced in news some time ago that thy will release a whole new TV WEB OS after the CES.
Havent seen any News about this update until now

LG plans to release the update in early 2024 as part of its webOS Re:New program, which will include better interface customization, a Quick Card UI feature and improved security parameters, making these LG TVs feel fresh and new.

LG OLED TVs are getting this great free update in 2024 — here’s the full list

LG’s 2022 OLEDs are set to feel brand new

www.tomsguide.com

More LG Smart TV Owners Set to Enjoy the Latest webOS Upgrade, Making Their TVs Feel Brand New | LG NEWSROOM

Coming to Earlier LG Smart TV Models, webOS Re:New Program Gives More Users Access to the Elevated Home Entertainment Experience Most Recent Platform Provides SEOUL, Jan. 4, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG)

www.lgnewsroom.com