Superfish

• New Microsoft adware rule could prevent another ‘Superfish’ security scare

  Microsoft is stepping up security for Windows users with new adware rules that will detect and remove insecure adware software from Windows PCs as of 2016.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2015
  
• Dell computers ship with built-in security flaw

  Dell is coming under fire after admitting that a support tool, pre-installed on many of its consumer PCs, contains a serious security flaw that experts say leaves users vulnerable to hacking and security threats.

  Tech

  Nov 24, 2015
  
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• Controversial startup Superfish switching to new business model after Lenovo scandal

  Controversial startup Superfish says it's shutting down operations after it was blamed earlier this year for turning unwitting computer users into targets for annoying web ads - and hackers.

  Tech

  May 29, 2015
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• Lenovo hit with lawsuit over malicious Superfish adware

  Lenovo has reportedly been slapped with a proposed class action lawsuit after pre-installing potentially malicious adware on some consumer laptops.

  Consumer

  Feb 23, 2015
• Lenovo acknowledges Superfish security concerns; offers tool to remove software

  Lenovo released a tool to help customers remove potentially malicious software called “Superfish” from laptops after security concerns were raised last week.

  Consumer

  Feb 23, 2015
• Lenovo under fire for pre-installing ‘malicious’ adware on laptops

  Lenovo, the world’s largest PC maker, is facing scrutiny for pre-installing adware on laptops that experts say leaves users vulnerable to security threats.

  Consumer

  Feb 19, 2015