Watch out for viruses in new gadgets
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Someone plugging electronic gadgets such as an iPod or digital picture frame into the computer runs the risk of picking up a pre-installed virus, according to industry consultants. (article 3)
Experts believe the problem stems from lax quality control, often in Chinese factories that are trying to keep costs low, through workers who plug an infected device into a factory computer used for testing. (article 3)
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. (article 3)
Jerry Askew, a Los Angeles computer consultant, bought a new Uniek digital picture frame to surprise his 81-year-old mother for her birthday. (article 3)
The $50 frame, built in China and bought at Target, was infested with four viruses, including one that steals passwords. (article 3)
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. (article 2)
That's kind of like what happened to the new owners of some digital picture frames this Christmas, according to this San Francisco Chronicle article. (article 4)
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virus, Computer, Hackers, infected, Viruses |
Source articles
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > SCITECH (FOX News, 03/14/2008, 1240 words)
- Watch out for viruses in new gadgets (dallasnews.com, 03/14/2008, 1069 words)
- Beware of factory-loaded digital infections (cbc.ca, 03/14/2008, 391 words)
- Consuming Interests: Killer iPods! (weblogs.baltimoresun.com, 03/14/2008, 178 words)
- Send news tip to FOXNews.com (FOX News, 03/13/2008, 1206 words)
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