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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
Cool, a new way to smuggle viruses into corporate environments. Everyone makes sure to disable USB sticks, but you can apparently do similar stuff via HDMI or DP?
Replying to @kungen@feddit.nu
Only if the hardware is recognized by MS and registered to be associated with your software. The software is signed so it can be traced back to you.