Malware

JavaWar, malware disguised as a JavaServer page (JSP), allows attackers access to infected Windows systems.

For those organizations at risk to a nation-state attack, preparation should come with the expectation of compromise, as well as knowledge that the damage can be mitigated.

This month's news briefs include President Obama issuing guidance for the information security threat posed by insiders, charges in Butterfly botnet case and hack of AT&T website, and other security news.

McAfee's "2013 Threats Predictions" report also said that hacktivist group Anonymous would decline in success and visibility, with more extremist groups carrying the torch.

A data stealer designed to collect users' personally identifiable information from point-of-sale systems has been detected.

The accuracy of a report on Tuesday of a cyber attack on an Iranian infrastructure facility is being disputed.

An information-gathering trojan has successfully compromised servers at a number of U.S. financial institutions, according to researchers at security firm Symantec.