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Microsoft Confirms No Bloatware Ads in Windows 11; LG Disables McAfee Pop-ups
Microsoft has moved quickly to shut down unwanted antivirus advertising after users discovered that connecting an LG monitor could silently install companion software and trigger a McAfee trial pop-up on Windows 11. The issue surfaced when owners of premium LG displays reported that plugging in their monitors caused Windows Update to deliver the LG Monitor […] The post Microsoft Confirms No Bloatware Ads in Windows 11; LG Disables McAfee Pop-ups appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Microsoft has moved quickly to shut down unwanted antivirus advertising after users discovered that connecting an LG monitor could silently install companion software and trigger a McAfee trial pop-up on Windows 11. The issue surfaced when owners of premium LG displays reported that plugging in their monitors caused Windows Update to deliver the LG Monitor App Installer. Once installed via the…
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