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Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/microsoft-responds-to-lg-monitors-installing-mcafee-ads-on-windows/?comments-page=1#comments
Ars TechnicaMicrosoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on WindowsApp is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.Replying to @vegeta@lemmy.world
Many years ago, when I was a PC repair tech, software that would behave like this was generally considered to be malware. Seems a little ironic that they’re McAfee ads.
Not really surprised though. That’s just how the Windows ecosystem is. I’ve never seen any other OS constantly support so much weird advertising bullshit all the time.
Replying to @percent@infosec.pub
My brother got a new laptop some years back. Norton was pre-installed.
It literally hijacked the system and blocked internet access until the subscription fee was paid. Getting AVG antivirus on the laptop via USB ended up killing that ransomware thankfully.