If you’re using Energizer’s Duo USB battery charger software to monitor your battery charging status, it’s probably a good idea to shut it down and uninstall it pronto. The software designed to work with the Duo contains a backdoor Trojan that lets unauthorized users access a PC remotely, among other things. The Duo was introduced in 2007; it charges nickel metal hydride batteries from both wall outlets and USB ports. The product also encourages users to download companion software that allows them to monitor the charging status of the batteries when the Duo is plugged into their PCs.
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Energizer Jolts PCs With Malware
Posted by: Richard Adhikari March 8, 2010 11:48 AMIf you’re using Energizer’s Duo USB battery charger software to monitor your battery charging status, it’s probably a good idea to shut it down and uninstall it pronto. The software designed to work with the Duo contains a backdoor Trojan that lets unauthorized users access a PC remotely, among other things. The Duo was introduced in 2007; it charges nickel metal hydride batteries from both wall outlets and USB ports. The product also encourages users to download companion software that allows them to monitor the charging status of the batteries when the Duo is plugged into their PCs.