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    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

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  Quote red clay Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-Sep-2012 at 11:56
Gee, all of the infected machines were made with parts from the PRC, what a shock.Shocked
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  Quote Nick1986 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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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