The Federal Trade Commission has announced computer manufacturer Lenovo has agreed to settle charges it harmed consumers by pre-loading its devices with ad tech software that compromised users' privacy and security. In 2014, Lenovo started selling computers preinstalled with "man-in-the-middle" software designed to interact with users' browsers, including encrypted sites, which allowed, in some cases, sensitive information to be transmitted in a manner that was not secure. "Lenovo compromised consumers’ privacy when it preloaded software that could access consumers’ sensitive information without adequate notice or consent to its use," Acting FTC Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen said. The charges were also brought by 32 state attorneys general. FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny issued a concurring statement, and the FTC published a blog post on lessons the case presents for businesses. 
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