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Smart TVs Help Protect Smart Homes from Cyberattacks

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Latin America. Protecting information on a Smart TV is crucial for personal privacy, preventing the theft of financial information, avoiding malware or viruses, prohibiting unauthorized access to the TV, and maintaining the security of the home network. As more devices come online, smart home security becomes more important, and having a system in place to help protect against attacks to prevent these scourges is key.

Considering that the TV can be a centerpiece of this ecosystem, its security is of paramount importance; For this reason, Samsung has developed its own protection program: Samsung Knox protects Smart TVs against multiple threats, providing users with a safe and convenient experience in their smart homes.

Samsung Knox encrypts communication from TV and other devices and automatically identifies and blocks phishing attempts; It is also constantly updated to address the latest threats to device security.

Here are the reasons why it's important to have a Smart TV with a safety program:

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Home Network Protection
A Smart TV is connected to the home internet network, so it can be an entry point for potential network attacks. A security program will help protect your internet network by detecting and blocking threats before they affect other connected devices.

Personal Privacy
Smart TVs often collect and store personal information, such as viewing patterns, content preferences, and account data. Protecting this information is essential to safeguarding personal privacy.

Protection against malware and viruses
Smart TVs, like computers and other Internet-connected devices, can be vulnerable to malware and viruses. A security program like Knox helps detect and prevent potential threats, protecting the device and the data stored on it.

Financial Security
Some Smart TVs allow for financial transactions, such as online purchases or access to streaming services that require credit card information. Protection against potential cyber threats is critical to preventing financial information from being stolen.

Preventing Unauthorized Access
A Smart TV can contain apps and services that contain sensitive information. A security program helps prevent unauthorized access to these apps and services by protecting sensitive information.

Security Updates
Security programs, such as Knox, often provide regular updates to address new threats and vulnerabilities. Keeping your security software up-to-date is essential to ensure effective protection.

Richard Santa, RAVT
Richard Santa, RAVTEmail: [email protected]
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Periodista de la Universidad de Antioquia (2010), con experiencia en temas sobre tecnología y economía. Editor de las revistas TVyVideo+Radio y AVI Latinoamérica. Coordinador académico de TecnoTelevisión&Radio.


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