According to Bitdefender’s 2026 IoT Security Landscape Report, smart TVs and connected plugs represented a large share of recorded security weaknesses in household devices.
The vulnerability or weakness
Televisions and smart plugs were found to have known software flaws, with televisions accounting for 22.7% of vulnerability observations and smart plugs at 22.4%.
Earlier attacks and coverage
No earlier related attack in our archive yet.
Business impact
Businesses are not directly impacted, but enterprises with remote workers may face concerns about home devices used for work.
Industries affected
The findings affect households and small businesses with smart home devices.
Users affected
Users of smart TVs and plugs may be at risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, as these devices can remain connected with unresolved flaws.
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Sources
- Smart TVs can harbor unpatched security flaws and track what you watch (Help Net Security)
