According to new security research, several popular Samsung smart TV apps contain code that share the owner's internet connection with strangers. This potentially puts millions of Samsung smart TVs at risk of hijacking. The research, published by Norwegian cybersecurity company Mnemonic, describes a perfect storm of problems that allows low-quality apps to proliferate across Samsung's app store.
Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users' internet connections with strangers
UKPulse Health DeskSamsung has banned smart TV apps that share users' internet connections with strangers after new security research revealed the risk of hijacking.
- Several popular Samsung smart TV apps contain code that share the owner's internet connection with strangers.
- At least one of the smart TV apps was a simple Pac-Man game that Samsung had endorsed.
- Samsung will remove apps that contain the functionality and has restricted new app registrations with proxy functionalities.
Why this matters: The security risk posed by these apps could compromise the privacy and security of millions of Samsung smart TV users.
What this means for you: If you own a Samsung smart TV, you should check the apps installed on your device and remove any that may be sharing your internet connection with strangers.