New Windows netbooks may harbor malware
Found on Computerworld on Friday, 22 May 2009
After discovering attack code on a brand new Windows XP netbook, antivirus vendor Kaspersky Labs warned users yesterday that they should scan virgin systems for malware before connecting them to the Internet.
"This was done at the factory," said Schouwenberg. "It was completely brand new, still in its packaging."
Among the three pieces of malware was a variant of the AutoRun worm, which spreads via infected USB flash drives.
Windows. Malware. Ok, that's nothing new. But after reading the article it becomes clear that they find other malware too. That's what you get from pre-installed systems. People should really learn how to install their OS. It doesn't hurt to know a little bit about the things you are using.