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[–] sploosh 29 points 1 day ago (4 children)

That works unless your neighbor had unsecured WiFi. The TVs will phone home in any way they can.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 hours ago

It's probably only a matter of time before smart TVs are designed to use mobile data. I can easily see companies doing that to ensure you have no way to avoid the ads.

[–] Bytemeister 18 points 1 day ago

Setup your own WiFi with the same SSID and block all ports. Bonus points, it will drive your neighbors crazy and maybe get them to up their security stance.

[–] SkunkWorkz 11 points 1 day ago

Open the TV and unhook the Wifi antenna then

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Seriously? If this is true... That's insane... I can't even imagine that..

[–] dejected_warp_core 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's nothing. Check out the Amazon Sidewalk protocol for some real nightmare fuel.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

2019?! How does no one else think this is a bad idea?

I'm flabbergasted..