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LG monitors silently install software through Windows Update without consent

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Technology@beehaw.org · 10 天前

LG monitors silently install software through Windows Update without user consent - VideoCardz.com

Connecting some LG monitors to a Windows PC may automatically install software that promotes McAfee subscriptions.

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From the same article: Dell also uses Windows Update to deliver Alienware Command Center
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  Oh dear :(
  
  Glad I use Linux then 🫠
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    Sorry, answered thinking of wrong thread
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