CFC Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I am thinking about purchasing a Smart TV. It will be connected to Internet via wifi signal. Do I need to protect it with a Anti Virus type software that works on TV'S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolminthemiddle Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 A Smart TV does not have a hard drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 30 minutes ago, CFC said: Do I need to protect it with a Anti Virus type software that works on TV'S? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 You do however need to put a band aid over the webcam. TV's are very hackable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 So with a Smart TV. You cant protect it, so basically you use it for finding stuff on the internet you want to watch and dont use it to log into any accounts/online banking etc and make sure the webcam is covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 2 hours ago, malcolminthemiddle said: A Smart TV does not have a hard drive. You can add storage to a smart TV, SD card usb drive etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Most smart TVs are just a built in android box, so all the same security issues as a mobile phone or tablet. You can use the browser to do online banking, install a bogus app with malware. If you run antivirus in your phone or tablet, then the same applies to an android smart TV. Some TVs restrict access to what apps can be installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 If I had the Smart TV on my home network and was just using the TV to watch netflix's and youtube, could the TV create a weak point for the network. Tablets and PC'S all have anti virus software installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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