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Devices · 4h ago

LG monitors exploit Windows 11 feature to push McAfee ads

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

LG monitors are using a Windows 11 feature to display unsolicited McAfee advertisements when users plug in their displays. The ads appear as part of the monitor's driver installation process, bypassing typical ad-blocking measures. This practice raises concerns about the misuse of system features for advertising.

Meridian48 take
LG's tactic blurs the line between driver utility and adware, potentially eroding trust in both the hardware maker and Microsoft's platform integrity.
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