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r/GamingLaptops on Reddit: Dont lenovo laptops have chinese spayware in them after being caught last year?
June 24, 2023 -
Im seeing alot of people here wanting to fet a lenovo laptop but apparently they are considered a saftey risk right now.
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Yeah no. Both AWS and Google Cloud have huge CIA/Pentagon contracts and their employees are issued Lenovo laptops (in addition to macs and chromebooks).
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Requires local access to the machine, but this is more of a company goof. Then you have Malware access via Gigabyte. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gigabyte-releases-new-firmware-to-fix-recently-disclosed-security-flaws/ Chinese spyware would be a concern if you are working inside an organization that has specified IT hardware such as no laptops brands headquartered in China but 100% of all laptops have some components that are made in China. Supply chain attacks but not for the regular gaming laptop user. If you plan on living in a internet free device its really going to be painful to game without some sorta path to the internet.
Report: Pentagon warns against use of Lenovo gear, citing cybersecurity, China Oct 24, 2016
r/sysadmin 10y ago
Tom's Hardware
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Lenovo Denies Chinese Government Ties as U.S. Lawmakers Ask Questions | Tom's Hardware
October 6, 2023 - "[Lenovo's] links to state-run cyberespionage campaigns are well documented, and it is believed to have been complicit in installing Superfish spyware and potentially a BIOS backdoor on a number of its computer products," the letter reads.
Are lenovo laptops safe or do they still have spyware?
I guess I shall tell you the story of Intel, AMD, Apple and Qualcomm systems. They all have a "security" chip build in that have a secret backdoor build in to an unknown location. A well known Intel Minix and Intel Management Engine have these. People figured this out and came with a "solution" called Coreboot, and they think these "security" chips are there so US intelligent services can hack into your system without you knowing and spy on you. More on reddit.com
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September 5, 2024Topic: Do Lenovo Laptops Pose a Security or Privacy Risk? @ AskWoody
Home » Forums » Cyber Security Information and Advisories » Cyber Security for Home Users » Do Lenovo Laptops Pose a Security or Privacy Risk · Tags: China Chinese Products Lenovo privacy security More on askwoody.com
Can you Trust Lenovo?
No, they have not been trustworthy. * They installed Superfish invasive adware in 2015, which doubled as malware. This included self-issued certificates which is a security no-no. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31533028 *They got fined for it in 2017. https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-receives-3-5m-fine-for-pre-installing-adware-that-hijacks-https-connections/ * In 2018 its alleged that ZTE who partners with Lenovo supplied them spyware from the Chinese governement https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45756685 * Lenovo laptops were incredibley vulnerable in 2021 due to poor build processes. Although someone would need direct access to the machine to compromise it. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/lenovo-laptops-open-to-attack-what-to-do-right-now * They then did a manufacturer sofware update in 2022 that then introduced critical vulnerabilties https://www.komando.com/news/lenovo-laptop-malware-risk/ More on reddit.com
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September 6, 2024You guys worry about China Spyware on thinkpads?
I just write utter garbage code and litter it with comments like "access china mainframe" and hope that it's taking up the resources of at least 15 elite cyber warriors to make heads or tails of anything I'm doing.
To my elite cyber warriors - it might look like a bad pong knock off, but can you be sure? Probably should review my code again.
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August 8, 2020Quora
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Does Lenovo still have spyware? - Quora
Answer (1 of 3): yes, yes they do. I ordered a lenovo flex last year and loved it so i ordered another and it came in pre-loaded with a chinese browser. i bought it from costco and other reviewers reported the same thing. It’s on the hard drive and can’t be uninstalled.
SmartTechSavvy
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Does Lenovo Have Chinese Spyware? Uncovering the Truth Behind the Allegations - SmartTechSavvy
August 20, 2025 - By taking these steps, you can ... of Chinese spyware on Lenovo computers are a complex issue, and while there is no conclusive evidence to prove that the company is intentionally installing spyware, it’s essential to remain vigilant and take steps to protect ...
CNBC
cnbc.com › 2018 › 10 › 05 › lenovo-tumbles-after-report-about-alleged-chinese-spy-chips.html
Lenovo shares tumble following report about alleged Chinese spy chips
October 5, 2018 - Lenovo, which is headquartered in Hong Kong and runs an operational center and several research centers in mainland China, dropped 15.1 percent at the end of the trading session. Shares had declined nearly 23 percent earlier in the morning. The decline followed a report from Bloomberg BusinessWeek that said data center equipment run by Amazon Web Services and Apple may have been subject to surveillance from the Chinese government through a tiny microchip inserted during the equipment manufacturing process.
European Parliament
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Parliamentary question | Lenovo's spyware | E-005922/2017 | European Parliament
The Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo has been sentenced in the USA to pay USD 3.5 m as a fine for installing malware and adware (Superfish) on its laptops without informing its customers.
Tom's Hardware
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Lenovo denies allegations of transferring data to China — class action lawsuit alleges company uses trackers to expose American behavioral data to ‘foreign adversaries’ | Tom's Hardware
February 18, 2026 - So, aside from being based in one of the “countries of concern,” it also falls squarely under the “covered persons” provision of the DOJ regulation which include “individuals who either reside in ‘countries of concern’ or are controlled by entities in those countries or (ii) entities that are organized or chartered under the laws of, or have their principal place of business in, a country of concern, or are owned 50% or more by such entities.” More than that, the lawsuit asserts that Lenovo Group is subject to Chinese regulations like the National Intelligence Law, Cybersecurity Law, and Data Security Law, which compel individuals and institutions to cooperate with the authorities when asked for data.
Baltimorepostexaminer
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Lenovo's PCs spy for China - Baltimore Post-Examiner
August 13, 2020 - Did you know that the Lenovo PC or laptop sitting on your desk likely has firmware and components built in that allow the Chinese government to spy on you?
Medium
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In-Depth Analysis of Cybersecurity Threats from Lenovo Products to Canada: A Critical OSINT Report | by Aardvark Infinity | Aardvark Infinity | Medium
August 31, 2024 - This spyware, referred to as “PhoenixEye” (File Name: PhoenixEye_Spyware.dll, SHA-256: 3d5f7b8c9f92ed6d1f6e5a3b2d7ed4e7fa53b8887a40f091d3a65c3e5144cdbc), was found on Lenovo laptops and smartphones, primarily targeting high-profile users, ...
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r/laptops on Reddit: Are lenovo laptops safe or do they still have spyware?
September 5, 2024 -
Wanna buy a laptop but confused between a dell inspiron 14 plus 7440 and lenovo ideapad 5 pro 14 inch core ultra 9(igpu). Heard lenovo was caught with a Spyware.
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I guess I shall tell you the story of Intel, AMD, Apple and Qualcomm systems. They all have a "security" chip build in that have a secret backdoor build in to an unknown location. A well known Intel Minix and Intel Management Engine have these. People figured this out and came with a "solution" called Coreboot, and they think these "security" chips are there so US intelligent services can hack into your system without you knowing and spy on you.
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Can't speak about spyware, but I bought a Lenovo yoga about a month ago and was pleasantly surprised with the amount of bloatware that was on the laptop, more of Microsoft's stuff than Lenovo. Didn't even have to uninstall McAfee/Norton
House
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Gallagher Urges U.S. Navy Exchange to Remove CCP-Linked Computers From Stores | Select Committee on the CCP
September 27, 2024 - WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote to the CEO of the U.S. Navy Exchange, requesting the removal of CCP-linked Lenovo products from the discounted marketplace available to servicemembers.
AskWoody
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Topic: Do Lenovo Laptops Pose a Security or Privacy Risk? @ AskWoody
Of course. Lenovo laptops, tablets… Motorola Smartphones.. all come with backdoors pre-installed with access by the Chinese Communist party and Chinese government.
Breitbart
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Report: Pentagon Warns Against Use of Lenovo Computers over Chinese Spyware
October 25, 2016 - The Pentagon has warned against the use of Lenovo technology following concerns that the Chinese computer manufacturer has been spying on government officials.
BBC
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Lenovo and ZTE shares hit by spyware row
October 5, 2018 - Shares in Lenovo and ZTE drop after a report that Beijing inserted spying devices into US computers.
Reddit
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r/privacy on Reddit: Can you Trust Lenovo?
September 6, 2024 -
I'm thinking of buying a Lenovo laptop and then throwing Linux on it.
Reddit
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r/thinkpad on Reddit: You guys worry about China Spyware on thinkpads?
August 8, 2020 -
I know they're on there, really. My question is, how do you guys get rid of them? Like....do I have to learn how to install Linux and what not?
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I just write utter garbage code and litter it with comments like "access china mainframe" and hope that it's taking up the resources of at least 15 elite cyber warriors to make heads or tails of anything I'm doing.
To my elite cyber warriors - it might look like a bad pong knock off, but can you be sure? Probably should review my code again.
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That's not much of a concern unless you're a chinese citizen with a compatible blood type needed for urgent organ donation. Or a company with intellectual propety who made the mistake of ordering directly which risks an implant being installed, instead of sourcing from a local third party or retailer.
For other users it's actually the Intel M E sirveilance eengine which is rather horrific, located in the CPU, which can be theoretically disabled using bios flashers or other software tools depending on your model.
If you use Windows, this is far easier to exploit than any of the above, especially in combination. So yes, Linux is a good start.
SoftHandTech
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Does Lenovo Install Spyware? Uncovering the Truth Behind the Concerns - SoftHandTech
December 3, 2025 - One of the most significant concerns in recent years has been the allegation that Lenovo, a leading computer manufacturer, installs spyware on its devices. This concern has sparked a heated debate among consumers, with some calling for a boycott of Lenovo products and others defending the ...
Reddit
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lenovo is a chinese company should i be worried about spyware : r/LenovoLegion
August 27, 2023 - Be more concerned about them. ... You don't need to install any spyware. Now the Lenovo AI chip is also on the motherboard ... You'd be surprised how much your computer can do, the so called spyware is, is integrated, onto the circuitry of the processers etc, sometimes 🙂, don't worry they ...
Tom's Guide
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Do we need to worry about leak of data and being spied using Lenovo and Huawei laptops? | Tom's Guide Forum
June 12, 2018 - Just like many other things, reports of Chinese-made laptops being "doctored" for easy hacking are often circulated by die-hard, misguided conspiracy theorists who have to put a sinister spin on almost anything. ... Look at it this way: everything on your computer can be accessed remotely without your knowledge.
Chinatechthreat
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Lenovo Quietly Remains Major Threat – And Their Products Are Everywhere - China Tech Threat
January 3, 2023 - Lenovo’s Watch X sent user locations to a server in China without their knowledge; its Superfish adware installed in hundreds of thousands of computers allowed third-parties to spy on browser traffic, resulting in a settlement with the Federal ...