SocialThe Vergeabout 13 hours ago
LG monitors auto-install McAfee pop-up ads
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The LG Monitor App Installer silently installs via Windows Update on PCs with LG UltraGear monitors, pushing McAfee and LG pop-up ads. Gamers Nexus observed ads on 31 of 32 bootups. The app requires permission to use all system resources and access the internet, collecting device data and geolocation without explicit user consent.
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