Popular gadgets hit shelves pre-installed with viruses
20th March 2008
Some of the hottest new electronic devices are being found to contain factory pre-installed viruses that steal passwords, send spam and perform other nefarious tasks that make the systems easy targets for hackers.
The Associated Press recently reviewed several such cases involving some the most popular technology devices, including iPods and navigation systems. The analysis found that in most cases, Chinese factories, where many companies manufacture their products in efforts to contain costs, are the source, says a recent article.
