Summary
Bright Data's residential proxy SDK, embedded in popular Smart TV and mobile applications, converts consumer devices into exit nodes for AI data harvesting while bypassing VPN protections.
Take Action:
If you use a smart TV or have downloaded free/cheap streaming apps, be aware that some apps quietly use your home internet to route other companies' web traffic, even when the screen is on. To block this, set up a tool like Pi-hole or NextDNS on your home router and block these addresses: proxyjs.brdtnet.com, proxyjs.luminatinet.com, proxyjs.bright-sdk.com, clientsdk.bright-sdk.com, and clientsdk.brdtnet.com.
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