The fake charger would install malware on any digital device using Apple's latest iOS platform. 

Counterfeit software and malware has plagued Microsoft Corp. for a generation, and the new Cybercrime Center has a team to combat the growing threats.

It is estimated that 27 million new strains of malware were created in 2012 alone. 

A new infographic shows the top malware attacks of the year, as well as how they evolve and change along with the cyber landscape.

Apple computers have often been considered safe from hackers, but recent malware attacks on OS X systems have Mac users scrambling for security updates.