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Samsung Bans Smart TV Apps That Share Users’ Internet Connections

 Samsung is taking stronger steps to improve security on its Smart TV platform by removing apps that can share users’ internet connections with third parties.

The decision comes after researchers found that some apps could use home networks as part of residential proxy systems without users fully understanding how their connections were being used.

This update highlights the growing need for better security practices as smart devices become more connected.

While proxy networks can have valid uses, they may also create privacy risks when internet activity passes through someone else’s home network without clear awareness.

Samsung is now reviewing apps, strengthening approval rules, and removing applications that do not meet its updated security standards.

Users can also protect their devices by installing trusted apps, checking permissions, updating software, and removing unknown applications.

This blog explains why Samsung introduced these changes, what risks smart TV users should know about, and how to keep connected devices safer.

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