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Some Fisher-Price's Kid-Tough Digital Cameras Coming With Computer Viruses
(CBS) A popular digital camera for children is causing problems for at least one Minnesota family this Christmas. Some of Fisher-Price's Kid-Tough digital cameras have viruses that are affecting not just the camera, but computers as well. Anna Tapper couldn't wait to tear open and try out her ...
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Fisher-Price Kiddie Camera Comes With Fun And A Computer Virus [Security]
Consumerist — ... on Christmas day and got like one or two hits. Do it now and you find a LOT of people with surprise viruses! That's what we get for entrusting all our manufacturing to China... Well you wouldn't take the leaded paint or the melamine, Jeff. China has to export something... Update: This CBS station in Minneapolis has slightly more information on the story.

Thanks for the virus Fisher-Price
The Inquisitr » Technology — ... she could take as many pictures as she wanted," Tapper said. When Tapper went to download her work, he found her camera had two viruses. Luckily, his anti-virus software spotted them before he downloaded them onto his computer. Without an up-to-date virus-fighter, his laptop could’ve been infected. "Especially since it’s a kid’s digital camera it’s the last thing you’d expect to have a virus on it," Tapper said. Source: WBZTV Google is already showing a number of hits on the ...

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consumerist.com 1/5/2009 — Jeff says his kid's new toy, a working camera from Fisher-Price, tried to give his computer a virus when he plugged it in! Just wanted to let y'all know about an experience we had this Christmas. My...