LG Monitors Caught Installing Adware and App with Access to All System Resources
15 hours ago
- LG monitors automatically install an app via Windows Update without user permission.
- The app, LG Monitor App Installer, has access to all system resources and internet, and displays McAfee ads as adware.
- Users report issues dating back to at least 2024, with potential risks of data exfiltration and unwanted software popups.
- Windows Update can install such software by default, but it can be disabled via Group Policy Editor.
- LG's TVs have similar AI services with privacy concerns in terms of service, hinting at possible future monitor issues.