LG Electronics USA plans to ban residential proxy apps from its smart TV platform following researcher findings that over 42 percent of apps in its webOS store permit unknown third parties to route internet traffic through users' televisions. The suspension addresses security and privacy concerns around devices being weaponized as always-on proxy nodes without explicit user awareness. This action represents a significant step in addressing how consumer IoT devices can be exploited in proxy networks.
Read full article at Krebs on Security ↗The rules have already been rejected by multiple state courts, but the Trump administration said it’s preparing in case of a favorable Supreme Court decision. The post Postal Service moves to finalize mail ballot regs before SCOTUS ruling appeared first on CyberScoop.
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit alleging violations of child privacy laws, with $300 million due immediately and the remaining $100 million conditional on vacating a prior consent decree. The settlement resolves claims brought against ByteDance's social media platform in 2024 for its handling of children's personal data.
Lawmakers say little is known about how recent cuts have impacted CISA and how the knowledge that was lost has been replaced.
Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Greg Casar want a GAO probe on the government’s use of spyware and other sophisticated hacking tools and authorities. The post Lawmakers seek watchdog review of federal hacking of Americans appeared first on CyberScoop.