Microsoft reels in Superfish, adds definition to Windows Defender
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Microsoft’s Windows Defender has reportedly been updated to remove the dangerous Superfish program that Lenovo had preinstalled on customer's computer. “The Verge” also further explains that in addition to removing the software, Windows Defender will reset SSL certificates that Superfish worked around.
Earlier this week we reported that Lenovo, the largest PC maker in the world, preinstalled a program called “Superfish” that can view customer's secure information such as bank details and healthcare information. Joseph Finney’s breakdown more thoroughly explains how this preinstalled adware is a threat to users and is an indication of Lenovo lowering its standards.
