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[Plane]

Unfortunately malware and viruses can show up from almost any computer-based product like Energizer's USB DUO Battery Charger. It is an issue that embedded developers need to address when creating new products.



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In 2007 and 2008 a rash of similar problems arose with multimedia picture frames. Likewise, it is not uncommon on buy a flash memory stick or digital camera that comes with software in its flash memory that is installed every time the device is plugged into a PC.

http://electronicdesign.com/article/embedded/energizer_usb_battery_charger_introduces_backdoor.aspx

[kimba1]

I think I read somewhere thats how they sneak viruses in secure areas,by putting a thumbdrive near the targeted building which an employ will pickup and get curios whats in it ,open it up on a computer inside.