Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
Summary
Ars Technica reports that LG Monitor App Installer installs itself through Windows Update on connected LG monitors and pushes ads for McAfee and other LG software. Microsoft said it would disable the McAfee pop-up from LG's app, but concerns remain about automatic installation of software via peripherals and the data that could be collected. The piece highlights broader implications for Windows users and peripheral vendors.