Nearly Half of LG Smart TV Apps Contain Residential Proxy SDKs
Researchers discovered that thousands of apps on LG and Samsung smart TVs contain residential proxy SDKs that monetize user internet connections. These apps turn TVs into proxy hosts, often without the user fully understanding the privacy implications.
Why it matters
This exposes a significant privacy risk where consumer hardware is being exploited for background data traffic without transparent consent.
Copy Link Everyone worries about the apps on their phone. Almost no one looks at the ones on their TV. We scanned 6,038 of them across LG and Samsung; 2,058 were selling your IP address.
The article reports on technical findings regarding privacy and security, focusing on consumer protection.
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