Do You Own a Philips TV?

April 22, 2014

The latest firmware in some Philips smart TV models opens an insecure Miracast wireless network, allowing potential attackers located in the signal range to control the TV remotely and perform unauthorized actions.

Researchers from Malta-based vulnerability research firm ReVuln recently published a video demonstration of what attackers can do after they connect to the insecure wireless networks of the affected Philips TVs. The potential attacks include: accessing the TV’s configuration files; accessing files stored on USB devices attached to the TV; broadcasting video, audio and images to the TV; controlling the TVs via an external remote control application and stealing website authentication cookies from the TV’s browser.

Continue reading http://ow.ly/vXon0

Special thanks to Fred Hyun for sharing this article

From → Cyber / Computer

Comments are closed.

Disclaimers

General. The views expressed in Retiree News Hawaii are those of the webmaster and does not represent official policy of The Adjutant General or the State of Hawaii Department of Defense. The website remains independent of the State of Hawaii Department of Defense.

Hyperlinks. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by Retiree News of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Retiree News does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. All links are provided with the intent of meeting the mission of Retiree News – “Sharing information with Hawaii National Guard retirees, members and friends.

* Some of the sites we link to may limit the number of stories you can access without a paid subscription.

Do You Own a Philips TV?

Related

Search Retiree News Posts

Retiree News since January 22, 2013

Current Top Posts & Pages

Follow Retiree News via Email

Information about this website

Disclaimers