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Smart TVs can harbor unpatched security flaws and track what you watch
Bitdefender's 2026 IoT Security Landscape Report found that smart TVs and connected plugs together accounted for approximately 45% of observed security vulnerabilities in household devices, based on data from 10.4 million protected home routers between January and September. The analysis highlights a persistent risk from unpatched devices that remain in use for five to ten years.
Why it matters: Home users and IT teams managing consumer devices should audit smart TV and plug security configurations, as these devices often lack timely updates and create persistent attack surface for network intrusion and data collection.
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