[From article]
'This potential attack method isn't related specifically to the use of the red button on a TV remote specifically, but to any interaction with a smart TV,' says David Emm, senior security researcher at Kaspersky Lab in Russia.
'Such an attack would effectively be a "man in the middle" attack, with hackers placing themselves between the consumer and the broadcaster and injecting their own, bogus information into the broadcast stream - for example, fake adverts and other content.
'After hacking the radio signal, hackers "become the broadcaster" and even have the ability to hack into anything sent or received by the consumer.
'One problem with such an attack is that, since it would involve hacking into the radio signal through the use of an antenna, it would be difficult to track down the attackers.
'It’s reminiscent of someone sniffing the traffic on a public Wi-Fi hotspot or setting up a fake one.
'Providers need to ensure they are considering such security implications of new technology.
'When new technologies emerge, the focus tends to be on the positive benefits - how the technology will make people's lives easier - not enough focus is placed on the risks inherent in the use of the latest technology.
'Smart fridges, garage doors, car entertainment systems and electricity meters are all examples of new technology that all benefit from Internet connectivity, but the extension of technology in this way also brings the possibility of more cyber-attacks.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2652734/Is-smart-TV-risk-attack-Hackers-exploit-flaw-red-button-feature-hijack-web-accounts-steal-information.html
Could your smart TV be HACKED? 'Red button' feature could be used to hijack web accounts
Researchers at Columbia University claim smart TVs can be hacked
So-called hybrid TVs can be hijacked using a $250 (£150) 1-watt transmitter
The scientists are set to discuss the exploit in a paper later this year
They claim attackers could get access to viewers' internet accounts
They could then post on Facebook, write fake reviews, and much more
By JONATHAN O'CALLAGHAN
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 04:36 EST, 9 June 2014 | UPDATED: 10:12 EST, 9 June 2014
'Such an attack would effectively be a "man in the middle" attack, with hackers placing themselves between the consumer and the broadcaster and injecting their own, bogus information into the broadcast stream - for example, fake adverts and other content.
'After hacking the radio signal, hackers "become the broadcaster" and even have the ability to hack into anything sent or received by the consumer.
'One problem with such an attack is that, since it would involve hacking into the radio signal through the use of an antenna, it would be difficult to track down the attackers.
'It’s reminiscent of someone sniffing the traffic on a public Wi-Fi hotspot or setting up a fake one.
'Providers need to ensure they are considering such security implications of new technology.
'When new technologies emerge, the focus tends to be on the positive benefits - how the technology will make people's lives easier - not enough focus is placed on the risks inherent in the use of the latest technology.
'Smart fridges, garage doors, car entertainment systems and electricity meters are all examples of new technology that all benefit from Internet connectivity, but the extension of technology in this way also brings the possibility of more cyber-attacks.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2652734/Is-smart-TV-risk-attack-Hackers-exploit-flaw-red-button-feature-hijack-web-accounts-steal-information.html
Could your smart TV be HACKED? 'Red button' feature could be used to hijack web accounts
Researchers at Columbia University claim smart TVs can be hacked
So-called hybrid TVs can be hijacked using a $250 (£150) 1-watt transmitter
The scientists are set to discuss the exploit in a paper later this year
They claim attackers could get access to viewers' internet accounts
They could then post on Facebook, write fake reviews, and much more
By JONATHAN O'CALLAGHAN
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 04:36 EST, 9 June 2014 | UPDATED: 10:12 EST, 9 June 2014
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