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Researcher blocks smart TV ads by altering Indian digital certificates

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A security researcher, known as Software Samaritan, has developed a method to block advertisements and tracking on certain Indian smart TVs. By modifying digital certificates, the researcher can disrupt the ad delivery mechanism. However, this fix is temporary, as manufacturers can restore normal functionality through firmware updates. AI

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Researcher blocks smart TV ads by altering Indian digital certificates

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Brandon Vigliarolo ·

    Software Samaritan revamps borked Indian certs to block smart TV ads

    A little tinkering can black hole obnoxious Samsung TV ads and some tracking, until a firmware fix ruins the fun

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