Yes, this is a huge issue. We in the technical community will take the extra steps. We will reformat a system and install a new o/s. We will go through the s

Yes, this is a huge issue. We in the technical community will take the extra steps. We will reformat a system and install a new o/s. We will go through the steps to remove malware/adware. We will install our own web browsers and additional security software. We'll use VPNs. We'll use PGP keys. We'll use Tor. But the "regular" users won't. It's not that they _can't_. It's just that for them Internet-connected computers are just tools. Tools to get to information and services... or to get their jobs done. They don't want to mess around with systems - they just want to order something online or communicate with family and friends. And they are buying laptops like these because they are inexpensive and seem to fit their needs. They just want a tool they can use. They are _trusting_ Lenovo and other manufacturers. And that trust is being betrayed.