Analysis of LG smart TVs shows its ad software tracks nearby devices, security flaws can allow hackers to eavesdrop via a built-in microphone, and more (Gamers Nexus on YouTube)

LG smart TVs embed first-party automatic content recognition (ACR) that transmits data about nearby devices to the manufacturer’s advertising platform. Security research identified vulnerabilities allowing remote attackers to activate the built-in microphone and capture audio without user consent. The findings highlight privacy and intrusion risks inherent in the TV’s ad-tracking software.