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Smart TV Apps Exploit Devices for AI Proxy Networks

First seen 8 Jun 2026, 05:47 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •June 9, 2026 at 04:56 UTC
  • •Free apps on smart TVs are secretly enrolling devices into a proxy network.
  • •Millions of Samsung, LG, and Roku devices are affected by this exploitation.
  • •The exploitation occurs through a hidden SDK and buried consent dialog.

Free applications on Samsung, LG, and Roku smart TVs are reportedly enrolling devices into a commercial residential proxy network operated by Bright Data. This exploitation occurs through a hidden SDK embedded in partner apps, which users unknowingly consent to via a buried dialog in TV remotes. The research from Include Security indicates that millions of devices are affected, raising significant privacy concerns. The proxy network is primarily used for web scraping to train AI models. The investigation was published on June 5, 2026, highlighting the scale and method of the exploitation. Users of these smart TVs may unknowingly contribute to this network without clear awareness of the implications. The situation is ongoing, with no immediate remediation steps disclosed.

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Timeline

2026-06-05
Research published on smart TV app exploitation
Include Security published findings revealing that free apps are enrolling smart TVs into a proxy network.
Gbhackers
2026-06-06
Media coverage of smart TV exploitation
Cybersecuritynews reported on the findings, emphasizing the scale and method of the exploitation affecting millions of devices.
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