ISP accused of installing malware on 600,000 customer PCs to interfere with torrent traffic

WTF?! A Korean ISP is reported to have intentionally installed malware on subscribers’ computers. The move was designed to interfere with and block torrent traffic, which is believed to have been placing financial pressure on the company. An investigative report from Korean outlet JBTC states that Internet Service Provider KT, formerly known as Korea Telecom, took extreme measures …

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