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Smart TV Proxy SDKs Turn Free Apps Into a Hidden AI Scraping Supply Chain
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Smart TV Proxy SDKs Turn Free Apps Into a Hidden AI Scraping Supply Chain

Bright Data's SDK has been reverse-engineered in research showing how free apps can turn consumer devices, including smart TVs, into residential proxy nodes for web-scraping traffic. The issue matters because AI data harvesting is increasing demand for residential IPs, while consent screens and background network behavior may not be clear to users or IT teams.

June 7, 2026Read More
Australia tells agencies to fix security basics before buying into frontier AI
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Australia tells agencies to fix security basics before buying into frontier AI

The Department of Home Affairs has warned agencies that frontier AI could shrink cyber attack timelines from days to hours. A mandatory PSPF advisory says entities do not need the most advanced AI models to stay protected. Agencies are being directed first to Essential Eight and Information Security Manual controls before wider AI use in cyber defence.

May 29, 2026Read More