Hackable?

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Oct 22, 2019
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ANECDOTE

1977 UK Broadcast Intrusion

  • In 1977, a UK news broadcast was interrupted by a voice claiming to be an alien from the Ashtar Galactic Command.
  • This incident, while likely a prank, highlights the vulnerability of broadcast signals.
INSIGHT

Increased Vulnerability of Smart TVs

  • Hacking a TV broadcast signal in 1977 would have been complex.
  • However, with today's smart TVs, a similar hack might be easier due to increased device complexity and internet connectivity.
ANECDOTE

Smart TV Webcam Hacking Incident

  • A news story circulated about a couple's intimate moments being filmed through their smart TV's webcam.
  • This story is questionable, given the declining popularity of smart TVs with webcams and the lack of verifiable details.
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