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Dell Ships Infected Motherboards

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the scanners-do-nothing dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Computer maker Dell is warning that some of its server motherboards have been delivered to customers carrying an unwanted extra: computer malware. It could be confirmation that the 'hardware trojans' long posited by some security experts are indeed a real threat."

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  1. I like where this is going. by boneclinkz · · Score: 5, Funny

    **This call may be monitored for quality assurance purposes.**

    Customer: Hi, my computer won't POST.

    Steve (Samir): Okay, sir, first we must try a few things. Is the machine currently plugged in?

    **3 hours later**

    Steve: Sir, the problem appears to be a faulty motherboard. Unfortunately your system is out of warranty. Luckily, while the system was operational, our integrated key-logger was able to pull your shipping address and credit card numbers. We have billed you for a replacement system and it should be there in 3-5 business days. Someone will need to sign for it, perhaps your oldest daughter. Justine is turning into a fine looking young-lady, by the way.

  2. SW/HW Malware by Killer+Instinct · · Score: 5, Funny

    Its not bad enough they ship with windows ?

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    #include bier;