Ethernet
AssessTechniques
A wired networking standard for local data communication over twisted-pair cables.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 31%.
Evidence (2)
- 8Hacker News·9/7/2026securityLG Smart TVs Allegedly Log Audio and Scan Home Networks in Standby
Independent testing reported by Gamers Nexus suggests LG smart TVs scan local networks, identify nearby devices, and collect Wi‑Fi/location data even when the screen appears off. The tests also found microphone audio could be captured in standby and uploaded later, while separate webOS remote code execution vulnerabilities were noted as being disclosed responsibly.
- 4Hacker News·8/31/2026open_sourceTransfer files directly over an Ethernet patch cable
The post explains how two computers can transfer files by connecting them with a standard Ethernet cable and assigning manual IP addresses. It argues this can be faster and simpler than cloud storage, Wi‑Fi, or removable media for large local transfers, and notes that raw point-to-point Ethernet can also work without a full network setup.