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Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 1 month ago

LG monitors criticized for silently installing McAfee ads via Windows Update | brief | SC Media

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LG monitors criticized for silently installing McAfee ads via Windows Update | brief | SC Media

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Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 1 month ago

LG monitors criticized for silently installing McAfee ads via Windows Update

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The LG Monitor App Installer, identified by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, installs automatically when a compatible LG monitor is connected to a Windows PC.

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Also avoid Microsoft for not acting upon this known abuse vector.

Go Linux and own your PC again.

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