HP patch released to stop keyboard-tracking computer bug Some laptops were released with software t

[IlonaM]

'HP has released a patch to remove keylogging software that was accidentally installed on nearly 500 computer models within the last five years.

The company released a security update and has warned owners of HP computers to install it as soon as possible.

Models affected include G2 Notebooks, EliteBooks, EliteBook Folios, ProBooks, and more.'

ES article: https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/hp-patch-released-to-stop-keyboardtracking-computer-bug-a3716781.html

Link to HP website with patches and further info: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05827409

[Sue]

How can you "accidentally" instal keylogging software?!

[JohnL]

More Info

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/12/11/hp_synaptics_keylogger/

[Sue]

Thanks. Worrying.