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LG Smart TVs Exposed to Local Network Takeover via WebOS Flaws
Your LG Smart TV may be vulnerable to a local network takeover due to three critical flaws in webOS, allowing hackers to gain root access without needing a PIN or your interaction. This startling exploit begins with a simple connection to the TV's pairing service on port 3001, typically used by the LG ThinQ app.
LG Moves to Block Residential Proxies in Smart TV Apps
LG is cracking down on a sneaky practice that's been hiding in plain sight: using its smart TVs as residential proxy nodes, a use that's far from what the company intended. The move comes after a security firm found that over 42% of LG's webOS apps contain software that can turn TVs into always-on proxy nodes.