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Malware inserted on PC production lines

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Topic: Malware inserted on PC production lines
Posted By: TheAlaniDragonRising
Subject: Malware inserted on PC production lines
Date Posted: 13-Sep-2012 at 21:55
Oh wow, this is a nasty one!

Malware inserted on PC production lines, says study

Cybercriminals have opened a new front in their battle to infect computers with malware - PC production lines.

Several new computers have been found carrying malware installed in the factory, suggests a Microsoft study.

One virus called Nitol found by Microsoft steals personal details to help criminals plunder online bank accounts.

Microsoft won permission from a US court to tackle the network of hijacked PCs made from Nitol-infected computers..........

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19585433 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19585433



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Replies:
Posted By: red clay
Date Posted: 16-Sep-2012 at 11:56
Gee, all of the infected machines were made with parts from the PRC, what a shock.Shocked


Posted By: Nick1986
Date Posted: 21-Sep-2012 at 20:37
You can't trust anyone these days. Still, Microsoft had it coming for relying on third-world workers and putting Americans and Europeans out of work

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