LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps

LG Electronics USA announced it will suspend smart TV apps that use residential proxy software, which allows third-party companies to route internet traffic through users' televisions without their knowledge. The decision follows research revealing that over 42% of apps on LG's webOS store contained proxy software development kits, enabling developers to monetize apps by renting users' devices to proxy networks. LG said non-compliant developers will have their apps removed from the platform as the company strengthens its app evaluation process.