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Lenovo poisoned its own PCs with Superfish adware

2015-02-20 00:31:17| IT Services - Topix.net

Computer maker Lenovo preinstalled adware that security researchers say leaves owners vulnerable to hackers. But there's a way to get rid of it.

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Windows XP Hacked, Supply Chain Poisoned

2014-07-16 19:04:53| TechNewsWorld

A supply chain compromise is a security pro's worst nightmare. The thought of malware being planted on computer devices before they leave the factory sends shivers down a cyberdefender's spine. A disturbing case of such poisoning was reported last week by researchers at TrapX. The researchers found an APT was being used to infect a version of Windows XP embedded on devices.

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Chinese Hackers Target Logistics & Shipping Firms With Poisoned Inventory Scanners

2014-07-10 23:27:58| Wireless - Topix.net

Malware-poisoned handheld inventory scanners from China are stealing information from logistics and shipping firms as well as manufacturing companies around the globe in an attack campaign dubbed "ZombieZero" by the researchers who discovered it.

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