http://www.fcw.com/Articles/2009/09/02/FBI-investigates-mysterious-laptops.aspx By Doug Beizer FCW.com Sept 02, 2009 Who is sending unsolicited laptop computers to governors' offices, and why? The FBI is investigating the unexpected deliveries that were sent to governors' offices in at least 10 states, according to media reports. Investigators are trying to determine if the machines contain malware or programming that would allow someone remote access to secure networks. Governors in West Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming and Washington received three to five laptops each, according to the Associated Press. Shipments to governors in six other states were intercepted, according to The Inquirer. West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin received four Compaq computers in Hewlett-Packard boxes on Aug. 5, according to a report in the Charleston Gazette. His office turned the computers over to the West Virginia State Police, who are also involved in the investigation, according to the report. HP officials are aware of the orders and said they are linked to fraud, according to the Inquirer report. [...] ________________________________________ Subscribe to InfoSec News http://www.infosecnews.orgReceived on Fri Sep 04 2009 - 02:04:36 PDT
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