New ESET Smart TV Security app protects your Android Smart TV from malware

Like any other smart device on your home network, a smart TV is susceptible to being hacked. Researchers have demonstrated how they could remotely turn on a smart TV’s built-in camera and microphone by hacking its vulnerabilities. A proof-of-concept last year showed how a large number of smart TVs could be hijacked simply by broadcasting a rogue TV signal.

ESET, a security vender based in the European Union, has launched ESET Smart TV security, to prevent against such attacks. Think of it as antivirus for your Android TV.

The Smart TV security app will protect customers with antivirus protection against Android malware, anti-ransomeware tech, multi-device scanning for malware on devices and USBs that connect to the smart TV, and anti-phishing technology.

ESET Smart TV Security comes in a free version and a premium version, which costs S$3 per month or S$19 per year. The premium version offers the additional anti-phishing and scheduled scan features.

The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store on Android Smart TVs. Users using the free version will enjoy a 30-day trial of the premium version, after which it will return to the free features.

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