My TV started playing a video in full screen by itself. What happened?

Re:My TV started playing a video in full screen by itself. W... by SoftTalker on Saturday March 29, 2025 @11:00PM (#43520869)

Or take the back off and remove the WiFi module

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Re:My TV started playing a video in full screen by itself. W... by crawsome on Saturday March 29, 2025 @11:06PM (#43520908)

Or just don't give it your Wifi password...

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Re:My TV started playing a video in full screen by itself. W... by 3np on Saturday March 29, 2025 @11:13PM (#43520944)

I recall reading a few years back about some crapware that opportunistically would attempt connecting through any available AP (e.g. your neighbor) and smuggle data that way.

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Re:My TV started playing a video in full screen by itself. W... by wruza on Sunday March 30, 2025 @03:25AM (#43522116)

The rumor was not only that, but also peering through neighbors devices from the same company.

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Re:My TV started playing a video in full screen by itself. W... by 3np on Sunday March 30, 2025 @05:10AM (#43522663)

I recall the same, and that there was evidence. Anyone bother digging up a source?

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Re:My TV started playing a video in full screen by itself. W... by crawsome on Tuesday April 01, 2025 @11:28PM (#43553382)

What nearby available AP could possibly have open access in 2025?

For real, I haven't seen an "Open" Wifi network that wasn't a Coffee shop or Airport in over 10 years.

Yes, it's insidious and evil, but I'd argue the attack surface is almost nonexistent in 2025.

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