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LG UltraGear monitors auto-install McAfee pop-up ads on Windows PCs
Source headline: LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
Threat level
Medium
Signal strength
65/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
12 hours ago
Intelligence Summary
Gamers Nexus says LG’s monitor setup can trigger silent installs on Windows 11. When the monitor is connected for the first time, Windows Update reportedly adds LG Monitor App Installer and related driver updates without a permission prompt. The installed app then pushes users toward LG software and McAfee, including pop-up-style promotions. This behavior can be unwanted and may confuse users about what was installed and why. Windows users who connect LG monitors should review installed apps and consider blocking unwanted software installs.
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The Verge
LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
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