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LG Electronics will suspend smart TV apps that contain residential proxy SDKs, following research showing 42% of webOS apps were embedding code that turns televisions into monetized proxy nodes without meaningful user consent. This action highlights a critical security and governance gap in IoT device ecosystems where consumer hardware is being weaponized for third-party purposes, exposing organizations to compliance risks and user trust erosion. IT leaders must recognize that device management and app governance across smart devices represent significant cybersecurity blind spots that require updated procurement standards, endpoint monitoring, and vendor accountability measures.