Samsung asks QLED TV owners to run a virus scan
If you own a smart TV, chances are you've hooked it up to the internet in order to access popular apps such as Netflix. But by doing so, you're also taking a risk, as your TV might get infected with malware. That's what Samsung thinks, and it's suggesting you run a regular virus scan on its TVs.
"Scanning your computer for malware viruses is important to keep it running smoothly. This also is true for your QLED TV if it's connected to Wi-Fi! Prevent malicious software attacks on your TV by scanning for viruses on your TV every few weeks," Samsung tweeted from its @SamsungSupport Twitter feed on Monday.
The ensuing reports about possible malware on Samsung TVs was apparently not what the company was going for with its tweet, which has since been deleted.
A video also showed owners of QLED TV models exactly how to access the built-in security scan feature, which is three layers deep in the TV's interface menu.
To access it, you have to load the menu and navigate to General > System Manager > Smart Security before tapping "Scan." It takes longer to trigger the scan than it does to perform one. It's unclear why this isn't an automatic scan that is performed as the TV is turned on.
Featured Video For You
Samsung releases its new fitness tracker, the Galaxy Fit, in the U.S.
-
Blinken condemns Russia农业农村部农村社会事业促进司司长唐珂:在潮州感受乡土文化独特魅力Best earbuds deal: Get the 2023 Amazon Echo Buds for 30% off节约用水 参与水资源保护21 Unexpected Wonders in Colorado’s Vibrant Cities and Small TownsN. Korea vows not to make unannounced missile tests乡亲帮我救孙子 我帮乡亲当“管家”Acid coating converts regular electrolyzers to split seawater“精致小春姐”顾春芳:华丽白西装、镶钻水晶拖鞋,带来新兴凉果No.1Hulu and Disney+ are merging into one app
下一篇:“笋货”上市采购旺!清远西牛麻竹笋迎秋季尝鲜热
- ·Apple finally sends out payments for MacBook's butterfly keyboard settlement
- ·北坡游鱼“火出圈”,10万客流带动千万经济!
- ·Korea strengthens bird flu quarantine efforts ahead of winter
- ·North Korea blasts US for raising human rights issues ahead of Kim
- ·20 Places to Eat Dumplings and Noodles for Lunar New Year
- ·名山区工商局、名山区消委会现场调查取证解决消费投诉纠纷
- ·雨城 找回3名离家出走的未成年人
- ·十大名厨同台竞技,三角生鱼“厨王”火热出炉!
- ·10 Big Misconceptions About Computer Hardware
- ·New York's 9/11 mayor conveniently forgets about 9/11
- ·J.K. Rowling makes 'Harry Potter' joke about Olympics event
- ·Man Utd blow another lead to lose ground ahead of Mourinho's return
- ·海丰芥蓝入选全国名特优新农产品名录
- ·Stephen King trolls Elon Musk over his new AI chatbot
- ·向金海:“柑”心为振兴,“橘”梦乡村路
- ·Pompeo arrives in Pyongyang; expected to return with 3 American detainees
- ·Netanyahu’s Inferno
- ·Guardiola rules out Man City January spree
- ·3 lessons Pakistan can learn from humiliation on Australia tour
- ·Sorry Frank Ocean fans, but his new song is actually an Audrey Hepburn cover
- ·Scientists discover where the huge dinosaur
- ·Meet the cast of 'Black Panther' actors
- ·新晋三角“生鱼王”,拍出38000元高价,创历史记录!
- ·Qualcomm's new X24 LTE modem can reach a ridiculously fast 2 gbps
- ·Upgrade Your Monitor, Not Your GPU
- ·高效生活 催生“懒人经济”
- ·This shark lives for centuries. Scientists discover how it resists aging.
- ·文化与旅游相促进 生态与产业相融合
- ·LeBron fires back at Laura Ingraham after she told to him to 'Shut Up
- ·Apple employees are walking into the 'spaceship campus' glass walls
- ·Elon Musk's AI facility is reportedly operating gas turbines without a permit
- ·N. Korean newspaper highlights growing feuds between US, China
- ·办实事 解民忧 帮民困
- ·40% of North Koreans suffer from malnutrition, says WFP
- ·Arshad Nadeem receives Hilal
- ·向金海:“柑”心为振兴,“橘”梦乡村路