A Reddit user, “All-Seeing_Hands,” recently purchased a 1TB SSD hard drive but found that it was pre-installed with 800GB of files, including a software package worth thousands of euros. Reddit users have suggested various theories to explain how this could have happened, such as human error by the seller or malicious intent to install malware.
This incident raises concerns about data security and the responsibility of manufacturers to ensure the integrity of their products. Customers should also be cautious and contact sellers if they find any abnormalities on new products and avoid using pre-installed files.
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