Twitter provides the latest figures for how many active users it enjoys, and reports notable growth. FULL STORY >

Norton cybercrime report for 2011 shows that online crime is far more prevalent and costly than most are likely to realise. FULL STORY >

HTC sues Apple for the third time over patents, and this time Google has its back. FULL STORY >

Two online security companies have joined forced in a bid to create a safer internet that is free of malware threats. FULL STORY >

Does getting yourself formally certified actually help? We talk to Ismail Hassim, software and solution support consultant at Smart Office Service, to learn more. FULL STORY >

AVG has launched its new Internet Security 2012 product, which has several new features intended towards offering users a safer computing experience. FULL STORY >

Wacom have announced the impending launch of its new digital sketch pen, which is aimed at bridging the gap between paper and digital sketching. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab revealed that distributed denial-of-service DDoS attacks are increasingly being employed as a form of protest against the activities of governments as well as prominent corporations. FULL STORY >

Nokia is the latest company to become a victim of a security attack on its developer website. FULL STORY >

HP has announced the expansion of its Elite business desktop portfolio with its Compaq 8200 Elite All-in-One Business Desktop. FULL STORY >

Skype puts the Redmond cash injection to use once more, in acquiring mobile group messaging service GroupMe. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: Android OEMs and competitors chip in on Google's Motorola Mobility purchase while Nokia plans big MWC 2012 showcase. FULL STORY >

IT security firm Kaspersky Lab reports on the status of malicious activity arising from the shadiest parts of the web, as well as on the PCs of the users of its products. FULL STORY >

iPad users will be able to download and buy rare manuscripts, which have been converted into electronic format by the British Library. FULL STORY >

Sony has announced that its forthcoming new portable console will have dedicated apps for social media networks. FULL STORY >