LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
LG monitors are reportedly installing an unwanted application on Windows PCs that triggers McAfee subscription pop-up ads.
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The brief
LG monitors have been spotted installing an adware-like application on Windows computers. This software generates pop-up advertisements promoting McAfee subscriptions.
Coverage from The Verge, Gizmodo, and Cybernews emphasizes that the application is installed covertly. Gizmodo notes that this issue is not limited to recent display models.
Additionally, How-To Geek reports that LG TVs are raising concerns regarding eavesdropping. Future developments depend on whether LG addresses the installation of this software and the associated concerns regarding TV privacy.
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Quick answers
What does the unwanted app do?
The app acts like adware and displays pop-up ads for McAfee subscriptions.
Which devices are affected?
Windows PCs connected to LG monitors are affected, and coverage indicates it is not just recent display models.
Are there other concerns regarding LG products?
According to How-To Geek, LG TVs are raising concerns about eavesdropping.
Coverage (8)
- This free app blocks the LG "malware" that Windows 11 silently installs on your PC Neowin · 19h ago
- LG TVs And Monitors Spark User Outrage Over Bloatware And Tracking HotHardware · 19h ago
- LG monitors are silently installing spyware on Windows 11 PCs without user consent TweakTown · 19h ago
- LG monitors are installing adware, and its TVs are raising "eavesdropping" concerns How-To Geek · 19h ago
- LG Monitors Spotted Installing Adware-Like App on Windows PCs Hackread · 19h ago
- LG monitors covertly install unwanted app that acts like adware, shilling McAfee subscriptions Cybernews · 19h ago
- LG Monitors Fill PCs With Adware, and It’s Not Just Recent Displays Gizmodo · 19h ago
- LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads The Verge · 19h ago
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