New Chinese Computers Infected with Malware

Microsoft investigators have found that new computers - purchased in China - were infected with malware. Microsoft has tracked down the owner of a domain that MS investigators believe is the hub for malware that these computers report into. Microsoft has filed suit, and the AP reports that MS is concerned that consumers believe Windows is causing the problems. From the Findlaw blog:

Documents unsealed in federal court Thursday allege the domain, 3322.org, is the hub for hundreds of malicious software programs used by online crime groups for looting bank accounts, stealing identities and launching attacks against other computers. Microsoft says its brand is damaged because people harmed by the malware incorrectly believe its Windows operating system is responsible for the problems.