I honestly never thought of that, but you're right! Well spotted. I'm a fan of Greek mythology (and metaphors) so I like this idea. I'm actually a little embarrassed I didn't spot this myself.
It's possible that it could be a coincidence (at least the first part) but the similarity between Pandora's Box and the container that held the quantum virus is actually very noticeable now that you've pointed out. Since the Pandora myth is so well known, it's quite likely that this was intentionally symbolic of the Greek legend. Especially since KA clearly has an interest in mythology (eg. Everworld) and has shown other metaphors in the series (eg. Ellimist and Crayak being the obvious symbol of good against evil or God versus Satan).