Security · 1h ago
LG to Ban Smart TV Apps That Turn TVs Into Residential Proxies
LG Electronics USA will suspend apps on its webOS smart TV platform that use the TV as a residential proxy node. The decision follows research showing over 42% of webOS apps let third parties route internet traffic through users' TVs. The ban aims to curb unauthorized use of home networks for proxy services.
Meridian48 take
LG's move addresses a privacy risk that many users likely never knew existed, but the ban's effectiveness depends on enforcement and whether similar practices persist on other smart TV platforms.
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