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17.07.2026, 16:31 • News-Redaktion

LG monitors perform automatic software installations and display third-party advertisements in Windows

Reports on hardware security suggest that certain LG monitors automatically install software on Windows PCs via system updates, which then displays advertisements for third-party subscriptions....

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