AN important security update has been issued to LG smart TVs and monitors that stops hackers from taking full control of the gadgets.
While most attacks target your smartphone or PC, this latest cyber ambush has sought to break into TVs and monitors made by LG.
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Experts at cyber firm Bitdefender have rung the alarm on a vulnerability that targets LG customers.
In a report published earlier this week, experts warned that a security gap in LG TV software could be exploited by hackers to gain full remote access to the device.
LG was aware of the issue, and all necessary patches have now been completed.
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Such access would allow a hacker to install malicious apps on your TV and even break into your Wi-Fi network.
The cyber flaw was first discovered in November 2023.
LG has now issued a security patch for the vulnerability inside an update released on 22 March 2024.
Customers are urged to download this update as soon as possible.
Better yet, it is recommended to switch on ‘automatic updates’ in your TV Settings, to ensure your device always operates on the most recent software available.
“LG was aware of the issue, and all necessary patches have now been completed,” a spokesperson told TechRadar.
“We can confirm LG smart TVs are safe and security is our highest priority.
“Customers are advised to enable automatic software updates.”
Is my TV at risk?
Bitdefender has provided a list of all the LG TVs and monitors that are most vulnerable to the hack.
These include:
- webOS 4.9.7 – 5.30.40 running on LG43UM7000PLA
- webOS 5.5.0 – 04.50.51 running on OLED55CXPUA
- webOS 6.3.3-442 (kisscurl-kinglake) – 03.36.50 running on OLED48C1PUB
- webOS 7.3.1-43 (mullet-mebin) – 03.33.85 running on OLED55A23LA
How to update an LG TV
- Press the Settings button on your remote.
- Navigate to and select All Settings.
- Navigate and select General.
- Navigate to and select About this TV.
- Navigate to and select Download and install.
- Once the download is complete, power OFF for 10 seconds, then power ON to install the update.