Who's to say this isn't some kind of trap set up by a government to catch the most "dangerous" hacker out there? I know I'm being paranoid but a little bit of paranoia goes a long way when it comes to computers. (your own or someone else's)
I don't think that this is the case here... the box is being hosted in africa...

most likely R&D/ security firm looking for holes in 2k3. they give you a new computer while they reap the rewards of the publicity...