LG monitor update covertly pushes McAfee adware through Windows Update
LG’s monitor app updater uses Windows’ device metadata to silently install software via Windows Update, with LG’s changelog mentioning McAfee as an added app and a 30‑day trial, effectively serving adware without user consent. Microsoft’s Store policy notes the automatic app installation is by design. Users can block it via Group Policy or uninstall the app, but the incident highlights a broader OEM practice of bundling software through the update pipeline on Windows. There are no public statements from Microsoft or LG at the time of writing.