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DATE | 2015-02-26 |
FROM | Robert Menes
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SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Lenovo Superfish
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From owner-hangout-outgoing-at-mrbrklyn.com Thu Feb 26 13:59:35 2015 Return-Path: X-Original-To: archive-at-mrbrklyn.com Delivered-To: archive-at-mrbrklyn.com Received: by mrbrklyn.com (Postfix) id DAA40161191; Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:59:34 -0500 (EST) Delivered-To: hangout-outgoing-at-mrbrklyn.com Received: by mrbrklyn.com (Postfix, from userid 28) id CAFFD1612E0; Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:59:34 -0500 (EST) Delivered-To: hangout-at-nylxs.com Received: from mail-we0-f181.google.com (mail-we0-f181.google.com [74.125.82.181]) by mrbrklyn.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0C3A0161191 for ; Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:59:33 -0500 (EST) Received: by wesw55 with SMTP id w55so13787913wes.5 for ; Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:59:33 -0800 (PST) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=20120113; h=mime-version:in-reply-to:references:date:message-id:subject:from:to :content-type; bh=eqVXl++4OzLDrwL/dsmPFJ4ExcrzLsxSGAII63zjHGs=; b=wmNccQf51Onky4oatq+RSNcc1LnTSUdaqzEzIkRYjltJUoCFkW+QOJ6h/TvcgOeAj2 G6KnwCtedch2xEMhW6sKDNc1CjBYGKaTle1JQg9wpIBX5sJl4ELdjgY/VtV4Xr6Hz7+x lmzuweRDgoHNrx68yTdp5mX6MdwRWOYGtSvCwUMvDP4fke8Avk/4RGwSOuxdAFFsUGsI mQdEjaqKFsVMdc61XiotDvPyGZjMYEdI+ELcTLOATUkcE03wnPSDFX1rGIh6KTkMO7JL vBJMjsJ0ZGfooNRZ7H69ZQjJNfgonbQ2nsCijeAMI6fiAf4+p68SnHyVtJkD+CAtYdx8 SUIA== MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Received: by 10.180.84.166 with SMTP id a6mr19085561wiz.4.1424977172918; Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:59:32 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.194.13.39 with HTTP; Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:59:32 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.194.13.39 with HTTP; Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:59:32 -0800 (PST) In-Reply-To: <54EF6851.1050101-at-panix.com> References: <20150226172241.GB23384-at-panix.com> <54EF6851.1050101-at-panix.com> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:59:32 -0500 Message-ID: Subject: Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Lenovo Superfish From: Robert Menes To: Hangout Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=f46d041827f0347a9f0510025ac9 Sender: owner-hangout-at-mrbrklyn.com Precedence: bulk Reply-To: hangout-at-nylxs.com [NYLXS: HANGOUT] X-BeenThere: hangout-at-nylxs.com X-Mailing-list: hangout-at-nylxs.com Precedence: list List-Id: NYLXS General Discussion Forum List-Unsubscribe: List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe:
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Which laptop is that? Is that the spare one you have? Because I could help you identify the video chipset and see if maybe you might need a module for it.
If you come to the workshop on Tuesday, I can help you with it.
--Robert On Feb 26, 2015 1:38 PM, "Ruben" wrote:
> > I have one half finished Levono laptop that I was installing at the hack > meeting at CCNY. It is not coming up with X11 on Manjaro with openrc so I > have some work cut out for myself > > > Want to see the practice questions of my Allgorithms midterm. > > > Ruben > > On 02/26/2015 12:33 PM, Robert Menes wrote: > >> Putting it as simply as possible: >> >> This is why I never, ever run the preinstalled OS on any computer. I >> just wipe and install a F/OSS operating system, or if need be, a non-OEM >> edition of the OS. >> >> A lot of the preinstalled components are completely worthless, anyway. >> >> --Robert >> >> On Feb 26, 2015 12:22 PM, "Ruben Safir" >> > wrote: >> >> >> http://www.cnet.com/news/lenovo-hit-by-lawsuit-over-superfish-adware/ >> >> http://www.cnet.com/news/lenovo-hit-by-lawsuit-over-superfish-adware/ >> Lenovo may find itself in a courtroom over its Superfish adware >> fiasco. >> >> One lawsuit filed in federal court last week charges both Lenovo and >> Superfish with violating wiretap laws and trespassing on personal >> property, Ars Technica reported Monday. In another case, a legal firm >> has launched a class action investigation over potential claims >> against >> Lenovo's actions. >> >> The Chinese PC maker has found itself in hot water following last >> week's >> revelations that many of its PCs include a software program called >> Superfish Visual Discovery. Considered either adware or spyware, >> Superfish tracks your Web searches and browsing activity to place >> additional ads on the sites you visit. But the software also installs >> its own root certificate that leaves affected PCs more vulnerable to >> malware attacks. >> >> Lenovo has apologized for the problem and has begun work to resolve >> it. >> "We messed up badly," said Peter Hortensius, Lenovo's chief technology >> officer, said last week. >> >> The world's biggest computer maker, Lenovo has managed to earn a hefty >> profit and significant presence in the sluggish PC market. The >> company's >> laptop lineup has garnered generally good reviews. But the fact that >> Lenovo installed such software on its PCs could do a fair amount of >> damage to both its reputation and sales. Legal defense could also cost >> the company. >> >> The individual suit filed February 19 in U.S. District Court in the >> Southern District of California by blogger Jessica Bennett charges >> that >> the Superfish software tracked her Internet use, invaded her privacy >> and >> damaged her computer. Specifically, Bennett said that she was writing >> a >> blog post on her PC when she noticed ads involving "scantily clad >> women" >> on her client's website. Later, Bennett said, she was working on a >> different client site when she saw the same set of ads, making her >> realize that it was her own computer that was infected by some type of >> spyware. >> >> Her lawsuit, which seeks a class action status and jury trial, charges >> Lenovo with the following: >> >> Defendants' Spyware and popup advertisements decrease >> productivity >> by requiring that hours be spent figuring out how to get them off of a >> computer, closing advertising windows, and waiting for a slower >> machine >> to operate. Furthermore, computer users are forced to keep their >> computers running longer (due to the slowed performance) which >> utilizes >> more electricity, decreases the useful life of a computer, and causes >> increased Internet access charges. The cumulative impact of not only >> multiple ads, but also the threat of future ads and monitoring, >> impedes >> computer usage. >> >> Meanwhile, the class action investigation launched by the New >> York-based >> Rosen Law Firm is looking for consumers who purchased the affected >> Lenovo PCs and want to participate in a class action lawsuit. The firm >> charges that the Superfish adware "exposes the computer user to >> serious >> security vulnerabilities that could result in the theft of users' >> login >> and passwords, and other sensitive data that a user transmits online, >> as >> well as a degraded internet experience caused by it downloading and >> injecting third party ads and pop-up windows." >> >> Lenovo PC owners can determine if the Superfish software is installed >> on >> their machines and then remove it by following the steps in this CNET >> article. Lenovo has also published its own instructions on finding and >> removing the software. >> >> A Lenovo spokesperson told CNET on Tuesday that the company does not >> comment on litigation. >> >> Tags: >> Security >> Computers >> Lenovo >> >> Featured Video >> Tech Culture >> What the FCC Net neutrality rules will mean for Internet users >> There may soon be new rules on how the Internet should work and be >> regulated. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission will >> likely pass new Net neutrality rules that would keep the Internet open >> and reclassify broadband as a public utility. CNET's Maggie Reardon >> and >> Sumi Das on what the rules will mean for consumers. Watch Video >> About the author >> Lance Whitney mugshot >> Lance Whitney >> >> twitter >> >> Journalist, software trainer, and Web developer Lance Whitney writes >> columns and reviews for CNET, Computer Shopper, Microsoft TechNet, and >> other technology sites. His first book, "Windows 8 Five Minutes at a >> Time," was published by Wiley & Sons in November 2012. See full bio >> >> Discuss Lenovo hit by lawsuit over Superfish adware >> 67 comments >> Log in >> 171 people following >> >> >>
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Which laptop is that? Is that the spare one you have? Becaus= e I could help you identify the video chipset and see if maybe you might ne= ed a module for it.
If you come to the workshop on Tuesday, I can help you with = it.
--Robert
On Feb 26, 2015 1:38 PM, "Ruben" <<= a href=3D"mailto:mrbrklyn-at-panix.com">mrbrklyn-at-panix.com> wrote: ype=3D"attribution"> .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
I have one half finished Levono laptop that I was installing at the hack me= eting at CCNY.=C2=A0 It is not coming up with X11 on Manjaro with openrc so= I have some work cut out for myself
Want to see the practice questions of my Allgorithms midterm.
Ruben
On 02/26/2015 12:33 PM, Robert Menes wrote:
x #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"> Putting it as simply as possible:
This is why I never, ever run the preinstalled OS on any computer. I
just wipe and install a F/OSS operating system, or if need be, a non-OEM > edition of the OS.
A lot of the preinstalled components are completely worthless, anyway.
--Robert
On Feb 26, 2015 12:22 PM, "Ruben Safir" <rklyn-at-panix.com" target=3D"_blank">mrbrklyn-at-panix.com
<mailto:mrbrklyn= -at-panix.com>> wrote:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 r-superfish-adware/" target=3D"_blank">http://www.cnet.com/news/leno= vo-hit-by-lawsuit-over-superfish-adware/
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 r-superfish-adware/" target=3D"_blank">http://www.cnet.com/news/leno= vo-hit-by-lawsuit-over-superfish-adware/
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lenovo may find itself in a courtroom over its Superfish adwa= re fiasco.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 One lawsuit filed in federal court last week charges both Len= ovo and
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Superfish with violating wiretap laws and trespassing on pers= onal
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 property, Ars Technica reported Monday. In another case, a le= gal firm
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 has launched a class action investigation over potential clai= ms against
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lenovo's actions.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 The Chinese PC maker has found itself in hot water following = last week's
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 revelations that many of its PCs include a software program c= alled
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Superfish Visual Discovery. Considered either adware or spywa= re,
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Superfish tracks your Web searches and browsing activity to p= lace
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 additional ads on the sites you visit. But the software also = installs
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 its own root certificate that leaves affected PCs more vulner= able to
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 malware attacks.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lenovo has apologized for the problem and has begun work to r= esolve it.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 "We messed up badly," said Peter Hortensius, Lenovo= 's chief technology
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 officer, said last week.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 The world's biggest computer maker, Lenovo has managed to= earn a hefty
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 profit and significant presence in the sluggish PC market. Th= e company's
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 laptop lineup has garnered generally good reviews. But the fa= ct that
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lenovo installed such software on its PCs could do a fair amo= unt of
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 damage to both its reputation and sales. Legal defense could = also cost
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 the company.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 The individual suit filed February 19 in U.S. District Court = in the
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Southern District of California by blogger Jessica Bennett ch= arges that
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 the Superfish software tracked her Internet use, invaded her = privacy and
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 damaged her computer. Specifically, Bennett said that she was= writing a
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 blog post on her PC when she noticed ads involving "scan= tily clad women"
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 on her client's website. Later, Bennett said, she was wor= king on a
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 different client site when she saw the same set of ads, makin= g her
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 realize that it was her own computer that was infected by som= e type of
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 spyware.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Her lawsuit, which seeks a class action status and jury trial= , charges
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lenovo with the following:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Defendants' Spyware and popup adverti= sements decrease productivity
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 by requiring that hours be spent figuring out how to get them= off of a
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 computer, closing advertising windows, and waiting for a slow= er machine
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 to operate. Furthermore, computer users are forced to keep th= eir
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 computers running longer (due to the slowed performance) whic= h utilizes
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 more electricity, decreases the useful life of a computer, an= d causes
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 increased Internet access charges. The cumulative impact of n= ot only
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 multiple ads, but also the threat of future ads and monitorin= g, impedes
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 computer usage.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Meanwhile, the class action investigation launched by the New= York-based
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Rosen Law Firm is looking for consumers who purchased the aff= ected
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lenovo PCs and want to participate in a class action lawsuit.= The firm
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 charges that the Superfish adware "exposes the computer = user to serious
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 security vulnerabilities that could result in the theft of us= ers' login
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 and passwords, and other sensitive data that a user transmits= online, as
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 well as a degraded internet experience caused by it downloadi= ng and
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 injecting third party ads and pop-up windows."
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lenovo PC owners can determine if the Superfish software is i= nstalled on
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 their machines and then remove it by following the steps in t= his CNET
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 article. Lenovo has also published its own instructions on fi= nding and
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 removing the software.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 A Lenovo spokesperson told CNET on Tuesday that the company d= oes not
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 comment on litigation.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Tags:
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Security
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Computers
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Lenovo
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Featured Video
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Tech Culture
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 What the FCC Net neutrality rules will mean for Internet user= s
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 There may soon be new rules on how the Internet should work a= nd be
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 regulated. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission= will
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 likely pass new Net neutrality rules that would keep the Inte= rnet open
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 and reclassify broadband as a public utility. CNET's Magg= ie Reardon and
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Sumi Das on what the rules will mean for consumers. Watch Vid= eo
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 About the author
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lance Whitney mugshot
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lance Whitney
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0twitter
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Journalist, software trainer, and Web developer Lance Whitney= writes
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 columns and reviews for CNET, Computer Shopper, Microsoft Tec= hNet, and
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 other technology sites. His first book, "Windows 8 Five = Minutes at a
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Time," was published by Wiley & Sons in November 201= 2. See full bio
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Discuss Lenovo hit by lawsuit over Superfish adware
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 67 comments
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Log in
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 171 people following
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