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Dexter malware infects point-of-sale systems worldwide, researchers say

Dexter malware stole data for tens of thousands of payment cards in recent weeks, Seculert researchers say

By Lucian Constantin

Dec 11, 2012 4 mins

Fraud Malware Small and Medium Business

Microsoft joins malware, ad teams to fight click fraud

The company says click fraud is rampant in the US$32 billion online advertising industry

By Jeremy Kirk

Nov 30, 2012 3 mins

Fraud Malware Small and Medium Business

IRS needs bigger weapons to fight exploding identity theft-related tax refund fraud schemes

GAO report says there were 642,000 incidents of identity theft that impacted tax refunds in 2012 alone

By Michael Cooney

Nov 29, 2012 7 mins

Compliance Cybercrime Fraud

Romanian authorities dismantle cybercrime ring responsible for $25 million credit card fraud

Sixteen suspected members of a cybercrime gang that stole credit card data from foreign companies were arrested in Romania

By Lucian Constantin

Nov 27, 2012 2 mins

Data Breach Fraud Small and Medium Business

Skype says scam calls on a steady decline

Skype has been battling wily adversaries abusing its service

By Jeremy Kirk

Nov 26, 2012 3 mins

Fraud Malware Small and Medium Business

Proof-of-concept malware can share USB smart card readers with attackers over Internet

The malware uses a special driver to share local USB devices over TCP/IP with the attacker's computer, researchers say

By Lucian Constantin

Nov 15, 2012 3 mins

Access Control Fraud Small and Medium Business

Irked by cyberspying, Georgia outs Russia-based hacker — with photos

In an unprecedented move, Georgia reveals startling details of a hacker it says is stealing its confidential information

By Jeremy Kirk

Oct 30, 2012 5 mins

Access Control Data Breach Small and Medium Business

South Carolina reveals massive data breach of Social Security Numbers, credit cards

The state governor said she wants the hacker "slammed to the wall"

By Lucian Constantin

Oct 27, 2012 3 mins

Access Control Data Breach Small and Medium Business

Future cyber attacks could rival 9-11, cripple US, warns Panetta

The Secretary of Defense laid out why the military should be involved in defending critical infrastructure

By Martyn Williams

Oct 12, 2012 6 mins

Data Breach Government IT Intrusion Detection Software

Breast enhancement courtesy of Cisco

Ex-Verizon Wireless worker gets four years for fraudulently funding friend's features with Cisco gear

By Jim Duffy

Oct 4, 2012 2 mins

Cellular Networks Data Breach Fraud