Zeus trojan virus

[Tews]

A new variant of the Zeus trojan virus is now being described by experts as the most sophisticated and dangerous trojan virus ever created.

Thousands of British online banking customers fell victim to the Zeus v3 trojan virus wherein, between July 5 and August 4, £675,000 have already been stolen. The Zeus v3 collects data such as passwords and even transfers money out of accounts automatically, but only after checking if there is at least £800 available.


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[The Howling Wolves]

It's been on all news channels today about the virus.
Wish people like that would be more constructive instead of destructive.

 

[thefabe]

Thanks for posting this Tews, first I've heard of it. And my Mom wonders why I'm so concerned about her doing her banking online.
Especially since at her age she's just a common user emails, shopping ect. and gets annoyed with me at times when I keep a constant vigil on her virus protection, firewall and run Malwarbytes. Not to mention I still can't get her to stop sending me these chain emails. Oh well at least I've made her understand to not open any attachments.Fabe

 

[Hatashi]

Its quite weird how one makes so much money and actually gets away with it too.

 

[CarlTR6]

Good information, Tom. Thank you.

 

[pebbly]

Thanks for the heads up Tews, it really pays to have adequate A/V software installed

 

[Jacee]

Published on July 12th Zeus Version 3 – Target Spain, Germany, UK, and USA Banks - CA Security Advisor Research Blog

 

[NoN]

Well, better not go online checking the bank account for a while...and being rich man!!

Thank Jacee for the link, some related post are useful aswell:
Zbot's Unauthorized Transaction - CA Secusrity Advisor Research Blog

 

[CarlTR6]

Published on July 12th Zeus Version 3 – Target Spain, Germany, UK, and USA Banks - CA Security Advisor Research Blog

Well, better not go online checking the bank account for a while...and being rich man!!

Thank Jacee for the link, some related post are useful aswell:
Zbot's Unauthorized Transaction - CA Secusrity Advisor Research Blog

Thank you, Jacee and NoN for the links. I have gotten several of those emails in my spam folder.

 

[Consequences]

That is one scary virus.

 

[KazeNoKoe23]

Thanks for the heads up Tews, it really pays to have adequate A/V software installed

It does, but from what I've heard, even the most up-to-date A/V software has a tough time detecting and removing this one.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Good thing i dont bank online i keep my money at home under a Shotgun but i'll warn my relatives