Posted on 03/13/2008 7:09:13 PM PDT by Flavius
From iPods to navigation systems, some of today's hottest gadgets are landing on store shelves with some unwanted extras from the factory -- pre-installed viruses that steal passwords, open doors for hackers and make computers spew spam.
ADVERTISEMENT Computer users have been warned for years about virus threats from downloading Internet porn and opening suspicious e-mail attachments. Now they run the risk of picking up a digital infection just by plugging a new gizmo into their PCs.
Recent cases reviewed by The Associated Press include some of the most widely used tech devices: Apple iPods, digital picture frames sold by Target and Best Buy stores and TomTom navigation gear.
In most cases, Chinese factories -- where many companies have turned to keep prices low -- are the source.
(Excerpt) Read more at biz.yahoo.com ...
Talk about your ultimate loss leader...
ping
Even my g.f. is made in China!
“Reading not your strong suit, eh?”
And sarcasm is a second language for you I see...
*grin*
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