Lenovo laptops have been selling with spyware that breaks https security

[D2ultima]

Basically it's detailed out here in this article from IGN: http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/19/lenovo-laptops-shipped-with-https-breaking-spyware-intentionally

Apparently, any notebook (for who knows how long) you purchased from Lenovo with Windows pre-installed has had spyware in it which allowed them (and allows middleman attackers) access to basically any information you send on the net, even through secure connections. Lenovo has since disabled their servers, but the software is still active unless you remove it. This is probably best posted in the Lenovo forums, but half the Lenovo owners here probably don't even go on that forum so

[TheKDub]

Well damn, though I personally would reinstall windows on any laptop that I buy new/used to get rid of any shitware that was put on it.

[gilm0re3]

Repost: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/313175-lenovo-caught-installing-adware-on-new-computers/

[Jerakl]

IGN

 

I'm pretty sure this is a retoast. I'll see if I can find the link.

Repost: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/313175-lenovo-caught-installing-adware-on-new-computers/

[connorpiper]

LOL, just bought a Lenovo last week. 

 

Malwarebytes + Adwcleaner found tons of crap. 

I always scan these OEM things anyways. 

[gilm0re3]

LOL, just bought a Lenovo last week. 

 

Malwarebytes + Adwcleaner found tons of crap. 

I always scan these OEM things anyways. 

I mean, why wouldn't you?

[D2ultima]

Ah. Well I didn't see it here, in the mobile devices market, where people looking for lenovo laptops would look, so... =D

[gilm0re3]

Ah. Well I didn't see it here, in the mobile devices market, where people looking for lenovo laptops would look, so... =D

It's a lot easier to just use the search box and type in the key words. Google will help you with the rest. Make sure to look for posts that were recent, like within 24 hrs or a week.

[D2ultima]

It's a lot easier to just use the search box and type in the key words. Google will help you with the rest. Make sure to look for posts that were recent, like within 24 hrs or a week.

That's not the point though; it's not HERE. In the mobile devices market. Where 90% of this forum users shove Lenovo and ASUS down peoples' throats. I mean I can search for it, but it's a bit of a pointless article if it's not actually in here, repost or not .