Lenovo and Superfish Adware. How to detect and remove it

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Lenovo and Superfish Adware. How to detect and remove it

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I have been researching an ongoing security vulnerability of concern specifically to Lenovo computer and laptop owners. Sometime in 2014, the great thinkers (or ThinkPad-ers) at computer builder Lenovo chose to partner with an ad delivery network company, named Superfish. Unfortunately, Superfish and its partners have done some very sloppy code work, leaving every Lenovo user at risk, if their PC has Superfish installed.

I have publsihed my findings and those of some very well respected security researchers on a brand new Blog article on Wizcrafts.net. Everything you, as a Lenovo owner, need to know is in my article. Please read it and take whatever actions are deemed necessary.
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Post by Blake Hawkins »

Thanks, Wiz, Followed your instructions and checked my Lenovo computer. Program said superfish not
on mine.
Appreciate the info and instructions.
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