Name of person in the taskbar grayed

Two days ago, I noticed that there is a first and last name of a person who is gray in my taskbar.  I tried to click on it without success.  Any suggestions or do I have to contact my internet service provider?  Thank you.

Are you sure that's not the words written on the background wallpaper image, as the artist or the name of the photographer?

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