# LG to Block Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps

LG will ban residential proxies from its smart TV apps to prevent fraud and unlicensed streaming. The move targets users bypassing geo-restrictions or hiding their location. This affects privacy-conscious viewers and highlights the growing clash between user anonymity and content licensing enforcement.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Security
- [Krebs on Security](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/lg-to-ban-residential-proxies-from-smart-tv-apps/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:10:38 +0000