InfoWorld - Security Adviser: Brand-new hardware -- now with malware pre-installed!

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Normally, malware is an Internet phenomenon. But a recent Microsoft study reveals even new PCs and electronic gear may carry infection

By Roger A. Grimes
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Pity the poor cyber criminal -- there are only so many to spread maliciousness without getting caught. One avenue, at least, doesn't require phishing emails or drive-by downloads. I'm talking about hardware infected before it ships to users or PC sellers.

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