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Smart TVs from LG and Samsung pose proxy risks due to rogue apps

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Smart TV users are at risk of their devices being used as secret proxies, potentially relaying others' internet traffic. LG Group has announced plans to suspend rogue applications that enable this functionality, with Samsung sets also reportedly impacted. This vulnerability raises concerns about privacy and security for smart TV owners. AI

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Smart TVs from LG and Samsung pose proxy risks due to rogue apps

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    Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too One of your smart TV's apps could be relaying someone else's internet traff

    Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too One of your smart TV's apps could be relaying someone else's internet traffic. Here's how to check if you're affected. https://www. zdnet.com/article/smart-tv-sec ret-proxy-lg-to-suspend-rogue-ap…

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