Pre-installed viruses becoming more common
Category:
General News,
Bugs / Virus
Posted: March 15, 2008 11:19AM
Author:
Andrewr05
You never know when or where you can get a
virus in this day and age, it could be from your anti-virus software website it could be from the gadget you bought at Target. The Associated Press has recently found that malicious code has been installed on devices ranging from GPS navigation units, iPODs and digital photo frames. Most of the incidences trace back to Chinese factories but it is unknown whether the cause of the spread is done on purpose or whether it happens by coincidence due to factory workers testing the devices on improperly protected computers.
