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Smart tv hacked: In today’s era, not only smartphones or laptops, but smart TVs are also in danger of cyber attacks. Smart TV is constantly connected to the Internet and users install many third party apps. It also contains Bluetooth, microphone and sometimes camera, making it like a mini computer. If your TV is slowing down, the screen is crashing or unknown pop-ups, then it may indicate that a malware is trying to hack your TV.

Sudden looking pop-up and advertisement

Be careful if pop-up advertisements like sudden antivirus, fake streaming apps or gambling sites start coming on your TV screen. These advertisements often look like a system alert or software update and if you click on these, they can redirect you on dangerous websites. The dangerous thing is that many times these advertisements come back even after the reboot.

Presence of unknown apps

In Android based smart TV it is easy to install third party apps, but it also increases the danger. If you appear on the home screen that you have never downloaded and whose names or icons are strange, then check the TV immediately. These apps can track your activities and leak personal data.

Decline in performance and system crash

If there is enough storage in your TV and still it is slow, or suddenly crashing, then understand that this can be the effect of a malware. This malware overloads the system of TV, making streaming and navigation difficult.

Tips to protect Smart TV from hacking

• Delete unknown apps immediately.
• Close the installation option with “Unknown Sources”.
• Change Wi-Fi password immediately.
• Temporarily disconnect the TV from Wi-Fi.
• If possible, scan the full system from the antivirus app.
• If the problem persists, reset the factory.
• Keep TV firmware and software updates.