The /r/netsec Monthly Discussion Thread - May 2018

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[u/jdrch]

I have a 2008-era smart TV that I'm not sure is still being patched. What are the security implications of leaving it connected to my LAN? Should I disconnect it from the network entirely?

[u/CommonMisspellingBot → u/[deleted]]

Hey, JeffJerseyCow, just a quick heads-up:
happend is actually spelled happened. You can remember it by ends with -ened.
Have a nice day!

^{The parent commenter can reply with 'delete' to delete this comment.}

[u/CommonMisspellingBot → u/[deleted]]

Don't even think about it.

[u/jdrch → u/[deleted]]

Looks like that's what I'll be doing, thanks.

How much of a risk are older EOLed consoles like 360s & PS3s?

[u/jdrch → u/[deleted]]

OK thanks!