< img src = "/uploads/blogs/47/5F/ib-f-f-f-f-fiqqefpomb_240df4a4.jpg" Alt = "Millions of TVs attacked by hackers: 4 ways to check if everything is OK with TV"/~ 62 < P > Cybersecurity Expert explained why some devices may be under threat.
< P > Owners & nbsp; TVs & nbsp; nbsp; it is strongly recommended to carry out four important checks after it became known that hackers attacked 1.6 million devices, & nbsp; written & nbsp; the sun.
Cybersecurity Expert explained why some devices may be under threat.
< p > TV panel owners may even suffer from an increase in electricity accounts through cyberchargy, the media said. Hackers can use TV to penetrate the Wi-Fi home network, then break other electronic devices in the house to steal valuable data. They can also be connected to the cryptocurrency mining grid, and pay for the accounts will have to be victims.
< p >A new virus called VO1D is able to attack 1.6 million devices with Android TV operating system. This virus is difficult to detect & mdash; This is his danger. One way to use this harmful software, & mdash; This is click fraud when hackers use other devices to generate counterfeit clicks to “get up” the popularity of advertising. These fake clicks can also lead to more energy consumption, writes media.
< p > there are four ways of verification that TV owners can do to make sure they are not affected by harmful software.
< Ul > < LI > First, you need to update your devices in time. This will make sure you have the most recent versions of firmware and software. < l > Secondly, TV owners must delete unused “zombies”-apps on iOS and Android, as they may pose a threat to security because users usually do not update confidentiality settings on them. Third, consumers should always install antivirus software. < l > Finally, you should not buy gadgets from third parties. Consumers should always buy them from reliable sellers.
< P > Jake Moore, Cybersecurity Consultant from ESET, told why TVs can be at risk: “Like any intellectual device in the home, TV panels are vulnerable to harmful programs, and the threat is increasing if users are load updates. “