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Virus found in payment systems capable of stealing data
By Alex Hamilton published
CERT has found a virus operating on point of sale counters that mines data from cards that are swiped through the system, offering a warning to firms to shore up their security.

IceFog malware still causing trouble with Java backdoor
By Alex Hamilton published
The IceFog malware that targeted supply chain systems last year has reemerged as a Java-based exploit, Kaspersky reports.

Cyber-thieves thriving on ransomware kit
By Alex Hamilton published
The rise of powerful malware and ransomware has lead to calls for a "creation kit" from criminal circuits, reports Sophos.

Mobile malware jumped 163 percent in 2012, mostly on Android
By Matt Swider published
More than 32.8 million Android devices were infected in 2012, according to the a NQ Mobile security report.

Why black holes were the biggest threat to your devices in 2012
By Patrick Goss published
Black-holes and state-sponsored cyber crime were hot topics in Sophos' online security review of 2012.

Google details new Android 4.2 security system
By Matt Swider published
Malicious virus makers beware. Google is going to be packing a new malware scanning feature on all Android 4.2 devices.

Shamoon malware virus swipes and wipes PCs
By Michelle Fitzsimmons published
Attacks a PC connected to the internet before spreading to other computers within the same network, stealing, deleting and rendering them completely useless.

New computer virus Gauss hits banks in Middle East
By Marc Chacksfield published
A new highly destructive computer virus has been found which has the rather nasty habit of stealing bank account data.
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