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Google is updating Android TVs to fix a big Gmail privacy problem


Your email inbox might be exposed by your smart TV.

Google is working on a fix to block crafty individuals from gaining access to the emails of accounts logged in to some Android TV units. The Android TV operating system, which is preloaded on many smart TVs on the market, could allow people with physical access to get into Gmail and other services associated with the owner’s account, as reported by 404 Media. As 404 Media reported, the video was shared with Google by the office of Senator Ron Wyden, and the company told them it was expected behavior and not a security issue.

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