Outdated Embedded Browsers in Smart Devices Increase Cybersecurity Risks

Outdated Embedded Browsers in Smart Devices Increase Cybersecurity Risks

First seen 17 Dec 2025, 14:56 UTC •News.Risky.BizNieuws.Kuleuven.Be •24.3

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A study by KU Leuven reveals that many smart devices, including tablets, game consoles, and smart TVs, are equipped with embedded web browsers running outdated software, some as much as three years old. This lack of updates exposes users to significant hacking risks, as these vulnerabilities often go unnoticed by consumers.

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