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Just a heads-up.

For a number of months, computer maker Lenovo has been shipping Windows units that are bundled with an adware program called 'SuperFish' which has known security vulnerabilities. The program can alter encryption certificates which renders the machine's encrypted communications (HTTPS) vulnerable in a WiFi environment. The purpose of the proggie is to intercept Google Search inquiries and then return altered results which feature more advertising. Lenovo says it has worked with McAfee and Microsoft to formulate an automated patch with no user input required. Or, you can d/l a SuperFish removal tool at GitHub
 
Simpleχity;1064338895 said:
Just a heads-up.

For a number of months, computer maker Lenovo has been shipping Windows units that are bundled with an adware program called 'SuperFish' which has known security vulnerabilities. The program can alter encryption certificates which renders the machine's encrypted communications (HTTPS) vulnerable in a WiFi environment. The purpose of the proggie is to intercept Google Search inquiries and then return altered results which feature more advertising. Lenovo says it has worked with McAfee and Microsoft to formulate an automated patch with no user input required. Or, you can d/l a SuperFish removal tool at GitHub
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Not an issue any more. Lenovo and Microsoft plus all major anti-virus companies have issued patches that deal with this issue. And it was only for computers sold between October 2014 to end of December 2014.

So just run an updated Windows Defender and it will fix the problem or check for updates from Lenovo.

This is being totally overblown by the tech media and frankly it is beyond pathetic considering other companies issues with security and their slowness in tackling the problem. Relative to the others out there, then Lenovo has reacted damn fast.
 
PeteEU said:
So just run an updated Windows Defender and it will fix the problem or check for updates from Lenovo.
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Contrary to claims, Windows Defender does not remove the adware’s root Firefox certificate.
 
Simpleχity;1064338957 said:
Contrary to claims, Windows Defender does not remove the adware’s root Firefox certificate.
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Dont use Firefox then.
 
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