<P> There is evidence that a smart TV is vulnerable to attacks . Some serious security bugs have been discovered, and some successful attempts to run malicious code to get unauthorized access were documented on video . There is evidence that it is possible to gain root access to the device, install malicious software, access and modify configuration information for a remote control, remotely access and modify files on TV and attached USB drives, access camera and microphone. . </P> <P> There have also been concerns that hackers may be able to remotely turn on the microphone or web - camera on a smart TV, being able to eavesdrop on private conversations . A common loop antenna may be set for a bidirectional transmission channel, capable of uploading data rather than only receiving . Since 2012, security researchers discovered a similar vulnerability present in more series of Smart Tvs, which allows hackers to get an external root access on the device . </P> <P> Anticipating growing demand for an antivirus for a smart TV, some security software companies are already working with partners in digital TV field on the solution . At this writing it seems like there is only one antivirus for smart TVs available:' Neptune', a cloud - based antimalware system developed by Ocean Blue Software in partnership with Sophos . However, antivirus company Avira has joined forces with digital TV testing company Labwise to work on software to protect against potential attacks . The privacy policy for Samsung's Smart TVs has been called Orwellian (a reference to George Orwell and the dystopian world of constant surveillance he depicted in 1984), and compared to Telescreens because of eavesdropping concerns . </P> <P> Hackers have misused Smart TV's abilities such as operating source codes for applications and its unsecured connection to the Internet . Passwords, IP address data, and credit card information can be accessed by hackers and even companies for advertisement . A company caught in the act is Vizio . The confidential documents, codenamed Vault 7 and dated from 2013--2016, include details on CIA's software capabilities, such as the ability to compromise smart TVs . </P>

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