Google’s TV Security Flaw Exposed: Unauthorized Access to Gmail Accounts Possible Without Password or PIN

In a recent development, Google has addressed a vulnerability in the Android TV operating system that allowed unauthorized access to users’ Gmail accounts without requiring a password or PIN. Android TV is Google’s operating system for smart TVs and streaming devices, requiring users to log in with a Google account. The security flaw was brought to light by content creator Cameron Gray in a video earlier this year, who demonstrated how it could compromise user information.

In other news, Google is taking steps to improve the privacy practices of TV streaming technology providers. After being alerted by US Senator Ron Wyden, the company conducted a review and acknowledged the possibility of criminals overriding default settings to access restricted Google applications on TVs through logged-in accounts. Most devices running the latest software versions no longer allow this behavior, and Google is working on a solution for the rest of the devices.

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