Irish computers hit by major security bug 'Regin'

Complex malware designed to collect information about people and organisations has been discovered, and Ireland's computers are among those targeted.

Irish computers hit by major security bug 'Regin'

Complex malware designed to collect information about people and organisations has been discovered, and Ireland's computers are among those targeted.

Symantec, the internet security company which claims to have found the bug, says it can take screenshots, control the cursor and steal passwords, and Ireland is among several countries under surveillance.

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