ZDNET's key takeawaysLG is cracking down on apps that quietly turn smart TVs into residential proxies. The cybersecurity firm examined 6,038 smart TV apps across LG's webOS and Samsung's Tizen platforms. Of the LG apps investigated during the research, 42.5% contained residential proxy functionality. Going forward, LG plans to improve its smart TV app vetting process, including for those that incorporate SDKs for residential proxy functionality. Review any remaining apps on your smart TV to see if there is any evidence of residential proxy demands.