Smart TV Apps Turn Idle Devices Into Proxies, Expose Networks

Smart TV Apps Turn Idle Devices Into Proxies, Expose Networks
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Smart TV Apps Turn Idle Devices Into Proxies, Expose Networks

Smart TVs from big brands can quietly double as internet proxies for third parties, and apps you trust often carry always-on code that turns idle sets into nodes those buyers rent for web scraping and AI training. This piece explains how that happens, who profits, and what to watch for so you can try to...