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LG Monitor App Auto-Installs via Update, Collects User Data

7/21/2026

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LG Electronics installs LG Monitor App Installer via Windows Update when LG monitors are connected, without prompt, and registers to run at startup.
Testing on an LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B showed the app displayed a McAfee promotion on 31 of 32 boots.
It has full-trust privileges, needs resources and internet, can collect usage, browsing and location data, and can be uninstalled or blocked via group policy, though this may affect utilities.

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Story summary

LG Electronics installs LG Monitor App Installer via Windows Update when LG monitors are connected, without prompt, and registers to run at startup.
Testing on an LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B showed the app displayed a McAfee promotion on 31 of 32 boots.
It has full-trust privileges, needs resources and internet, can collect usage, browsing and location data, and can be uninstalled or blocked via group policy, though this may affect utilities.