Devices · 14h ago
LG monitors push McAfee ads via Windows Update
Gamers Nexus found that LG UltraGear monitors silently install driver updates and the LG Monitor App Installer via Windows Update without user permission. The app then displays McAfee pop-up ads. This raises concerns about unwanted software being pushed through trusted update channels.
Meridian48 take
LG's tactic exploits Windows Update trust to serve ads, highlighting how hardware vendors can abuse system-level update mechanisms for marketing.
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LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads →
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