Ransomware arrives on smart TV's

[ATCclears]

Ransomware arrives on smart TVs

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[Larrytpdx]

It was only a matter of time!

 

[Kruel J]

Yeah, not surprised by this!

 

[cigars]

This is why I like to keep tech at arms length. The more we depend on this stuff, the more we set ourselves up for disappointment when it turns (or is turned...) against us.

 

[ThemGunsThough]

Do they still make dumb tvs? If so I'll take one about now.

 

[Mikej]

Do they still make dumb tvs? If so I'll take one about now.

I'm just barely smart enough to run my 5 yo LCD flat panel. We have a smart phone, (Wifey said "Ooo, let's get a smart phone") don't know how to use it to it's potential. Besides, we got it to cut our costs and using it's smartness cost a bunch.

I'm not sure what a "Smart TV" means? On my TV I can plug a cord in from the digital still camera and the video camera and watch. Is that what makes it a "Smart TV"?

I dunno, maybe this is what getting old is, I'm just not into going out and buying every "New" thing that comes out. The things I have work fine and I'm happy with them. And it pee's me off when I need to replace something and it's got a bunch of crap I don't want/need! And costs a bunch more!

 

[ATCclears]

A smart TV is a digital television that is, essentially, an Internet-connected, storage-aware computer specialized for entertainment. Smart TVs are available as stand-alone products but regular televisions can also be made "smart" through set-top boxes that enable advanced functions.

What is smart TV? - Definition from WhatIs.com

 

[Sstrand]

Danged Russians . . .

Sheldon