Security firms warn of complex malware stealing card data
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JUST as millions of Americans are steeling themselves for the holiday shopping season, cybersecurity researchers are warning about a stealthy malware aimed at stealing credit card and debit card numbers from retailers.
Cybersecurity firm iSight Partners on Tuesday revealed research about the malware, dubbed ModPOS, which the company says is largely undetectable by current antivirus scans. The firm declined to name specific victims of the threat, but it said its investigation uncovered infections at "national retailers". The revelation comes as the retail industry is reeling from a wave of breaches uncovered since Target was hit during the 2013 holiday season.
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