By John Glenday

Microsoft and Lenovo are racing to patch a recently identified vulnerability in their Superfish software after security experts revealed it could potentially be co-opted by hackers to steal personal information.

Lenovo pre-installed the flawed code on some of their devices, placing them at the centre of a consumer backlash as owners digested the news that hackers could conceivably impersonate secure websites to obtain credit card numbers and much else.

In an effort to allay some concerns Lenovo has published a list of 11 laptops affected by the scare, including its popular Yoga and Flex models, which allowed shoppers to search for deals Read full story ›

Source: The Drum