Smart TV
A Smart TV, also known as a connected TV or a hybrid TV, is a television with integrated Internet and Web 2.0 features. Most Smart TVs have features that work like apps on a smartphone. These apps connect to the Internet, streaming audio and video from services like YouTube and Netflix. Some Smart TV apps can even access social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter.
Many people who've purchased a Smart TV complain about the advertising shown on a TV they purchased. One way around this problem is not to connect the TV to the Internet and instead use a device like a Roku.
Can a TV be infected with a virus?
Yes. A smart TV is a computer with an operating system and allows software (including malware) to be installed and updated from the Internet. FLocker (Frantic Locker) is an example of malware that could be installed on the TV. FLocker is ransomware capable of locking your TV and demanding a ransom from you before allowing you to watch anything.
If you're prompted to pay a ransom, never pay the ransom. If your Smart TV gets infected with a virus or other malware, doing a factory reset would erase the malware and resets it back to its default settings.
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