The WildList is a compilation of sample viruses that have been submitted by security professionals from around the world. It is published each month to a select group of subscribers. Contributors can be any security professional, but the sample must be submitted by at least two respected sources before it will be included in the list.

This is not just what is stolen; but also the loss of business or credibility that comes from informing customers that their data has been compromised. How would your customers react if you told them that their financial data or personal information had been taken by persons unknown?

Most modern day cyber attacks tend to target organisations and governments with the explicit purpose of stealing information and causing disruption. As a consequence, governments have had to reassess their stance on cyber crime, and many are attempting to tackle the problem directly.