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LG monitors silently install adware on Windows PCs

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Certain LG monitors are silently installing an application on Windows PCs that functions similarly to adware. When connected, these monitors trigger Windows Update to automatically install the LG Monitor App Installer. This app runs at startup and repeatedly displays pop-up notifications, with some users reporting interactions with McAfee. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report about a product issue (adware installation) rather than a new product release or significant industry event.

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LG monitors silently install adware on Windows PCs

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 LG Monitors Silently Install Adware-Like App On Windows PCs VideoCardz reports that connecting certain LG monitors to Windows PCs can trigger Windows Update t

    📰 LG Monitors Silently Install Adware-Like App On Windows PCs VideoCardz reports that connecting certain LG monitors to Windows PCs can trigger Windows Update to automatically install the LG Monitor App Installer, which runs at startup and repeatedly displays... 📰 Source: Slashdo…

    LINKS hardware.slashdot.org/…/lg-monitors-silen…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    LG monitors are silently installing adware on your Windows PC Connected an LG monitor to your Windows PC, then saw McAfee popups? You're not alone. https://www.

    LG monitors are silently installing adware on your Windows PC Connected an LG monitor to your Windows PC, then saw McAfee popups? You're not alone. https://www. androidauthority.com/lg-monito rs-adware-app-install-windows-pc-3689115/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets …

    LINKS androidauthority.com/lg-monitors-adware-a…

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