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LG Electronics USA announced it will suspend apps on its smart TVs that turn devices into residential proxy nodes, following research revealing that over 42% of apps on LG’s webOS store and 25% on Samsung’s Tizen OS include such functionality. These apps, often bundled with games and utilities, allow third parties to route internet traffic through users’ TVs, raising privacy and security concerns.
LG Electronics USA announced plans to suspend apps on its smart TVs that transform the devices into always-on residential proxy nodes. This decision follows research by security firm Spur, which found that over 42% of apps on LG’s webOS store and more than a quarter of apps on Samsung’s Tizen OS include software development kits (SDKs) enabling this functionality.
LG Electronics stated it will suspend apps for its smart TVs that turn them into residential proxy nodes, responding to recent research by Spur. The research found that a significant percentage of apps on LG and Samsung platforms contain SDKs that enable such proxy functionality.
HKCERT warns of multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle products, urging users to apply security updates to protect against potential attacks.
This article examines device code phishing, a technique that abuses a legitimate authentication feature designed for devices with limited input capabilities. It details how the attack works, reviews a recent observed case, and recommends layered security measures to protect against this MFA bypass.
Device code phishing exploits a convenience feature to bypass MFA; the article explains the technique and recommends layered defenses to mitigate the risk.