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The VisualDiscovery Superfish adware that Lenovo loaded on to thousands of laptops not only slowed browsing but also used a sneaky opt-in practice that Microsoft later used with Windows 10.
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CES 2024: This wacky Lenovo laptop lets you attach a tablet to the
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The Superfish certificate has been cracked, exposing Lenovo users
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Is Your Lenovo Laptop A Ticking Time Bomb Waiting to Go Off
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Windows Defender removes Superfish Malware from Lenovo PCs but not
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