Devices · 2h ago
LG monitors push software via Windows Update without consent
LG monitors are installing software through Windows Update without user permission, as reported by multiple users. The software, labeled as 'LG Monitor Firmware Update,' appears automatically and cannot be easily declined. This raises concerns about user control and transparency in device driver updates.
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While automatic updates can improve security, this practice undermines user consent and could set a troubling precedent for hardware vendors.
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