Western Governments Ban use of Lenovo Machines

[t20user]

I'm really not sure what to make of this. If it is just a broad stroke precautionary measure it seems excessive. If they have actual knowledge of hacks in the hardware or software that compromises the users data I would love to know the details...

http://delimiter.com.au/2013/07/29/chin ... an-lenovo/

[mrj47]

I've seen quite a few of these articles posted around but I don't think I would take it too seriously.

One of the comments pointed out there is no ban for Australia: http://news.defence.gov.au/2013/07/30/m ... july-2013/

At the end of the day most of these laptops are made in the same place...