LG televisions scan for Wi-Fi networks while in standby or offline mode.

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The posts report on technical findings suggesting that LG televisions are scanning for Wi-Fi networks even when they are in standby mode or disconnected from the internet. This matters because it raises significant privacy concerns regarding unauthorized data collection by consumer electronics.

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Parent: TechnologyEntity: LG TVsSub-entity: Standby modeImpact: negativeDate: Sep 8, 2026Target: LG TVs

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LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus

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LG TVs Caught Spying Even When Offline or On Standby https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/09/08/1634205/lg-tvs-caught-spying-even-when-offline-or-on-standby?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon

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LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus
Gamers Nexus gives you another reason to never connect your smart TV to the internet.
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LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus

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