Zeus

Malware updated 25 days ago (2024-08-14T09:33:58.435Z)

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Zeus is a notorious form of malware, or malicious software, designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It infiltrates devices often without the user's knowledge via suspicious downloads, emails, or websites. Once embedded within a system, Zeus can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data for ransom. Its sophisticated design includes anti-analysis features that make it difficult for cybersecurity experts to study and counteract its harmful effects. In a significant development, the ZLoader Malware incorporated Zeus's anti-analysis feature, enhancing its ability to evade detection and analysis by cybersecurity tools. This development indicates an increasing sophistication among cybercriminals who are continually improving their methods to outmaneuver defenses. The impact of Zeus was further highlighted when a Ukrainian national, Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, faced up to 20 years in prison for his role in Zeus and IcedID malware schemes. In response to the growing threat posed by Zeus and other similar malware, cybersecurity experts have been discussing strategies and solutions to tackle this menace. Notably, Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst at ZK Research, and Rob Strechay, managing director and lead analyst for SiliconANGLE and theCUBE, participated in an analyst panel at the Cyber Resiliency Summit. They joined forces with industry analysts to navigate the road to cyber resiliency. Meanwhile, a hacking group named "Zeus" has also been implicated in leaking sensitive information, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.

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Associated Malware

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IcedID	is related to	4	IcedID is a malicious software (malware) that has been linked to various cybercrime operations. The malware can infiltrate systems via suspicious downloads, emails, or websites and proceed to steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data for ransom. IcedID has been associated with oth
cryptolocker	Unspecified	3	CryptoLocker is a type of malware known as ransomware that emerged as a significant cyber threat in the mid-2010s. This malicious software infiltrates systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or infected websites, often unbeknownst to the user. Once inside, it encrypts the system's files and de
BlackEnergy	Unspecified	2	BlackEnergy is a potent malware toolkit that has been utilized by criminal and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors since 2007. Its destructive capabilities were notably demonstrated in Ukraine where it was used for cyber-espionage, compromising industrial control systems, and launching attacks a
Dridex	Unspecified	2	Dridex is a well-known malware, specifically a banking Trojan, that has been utilized by cybercriminals to exploit and damage computer systems. The malware infiltrates systems through dubious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user, and can steal personal information, disrupt o
Gozi	Unspecified	2	Gozi is a notorious malware that has been linked to numerous cyber attacks. It's typically delivered through sophisticated malvertising techniques, often used in conjunction with other initial access malware such as Pikabot botnet agent and IcedID information stealer. When an individual accesses a c
Blackhole	Unspecified	2	BlackHole is a variant of a Windows Trojan known as DarkComet, which falls under the category of malware. Malware, short for malicious software, is a harmful program designed to infiltrate and damage computer systems or devices. It often enters systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websit
Grandoreiro	Unspecified	2	Grandoreiro is a type of malware, specifically a banking Trojan, designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It primarily targets financial institutions and individuals, aiming to steal sensitive data such as login credentials and execute unauthorized transactions. Grandoreiro, alongside other

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Evil Corp	Unspecified	2	Evil Corp, a threat actor group based in Russia, has been identified as a significant cybercrime entity responsible for the execution of malicious actions. The alleged leader of this group is Maksim Yakubets, who is notably associated with Dridex malware operations. The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctio

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Source Link	CreatedAt	Title
BankInfoSecurity	19 days ago	Chinese Hacking Firm iSoon Targeted European Networks
Securityaffairs	a month ago	SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 6
Securityaffairs	a month ago	security-affairs-malware-newsletter-round-5
CERT-EU	9 months ago	The evolving landscape of ransomware: Analyst panel examines cybersecurity challenges and solutions \| #ransomware \| #cybercrime
DARKReading	a month ago	'Zeus' Hacker Group Strikes Israeli Olympic Athletes in Data Leak
Securityaffairs	2 months ago	Security Affairs Malware Newsletter - Round 3
Securityaffairs	2 months ago	Security Affairs Malware Newsletter - Round 3
Securityaffairs	2 months ago	Security Affairs Malware Newsletter - Round 2
Securityaffairs	2 months ago	Security Affairs newsletter Round 480 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Securityaffairs	2 months ago	Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov was sentenced to prison for his role in Zeus and IcedID operations
Securityaffairs	2 months ago	Security Affairs Malware Newsletter - Round 1
Securityaffairs	2 months ago	Security Affairs newsletter Round 478 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Securityaffairs	3 months ago	Security Affairs newsletter Round 477 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Securityaffairs	3 months ago	Security Affairs newsletter Round 476 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Securityaffairs	3 months ago	Security Affairs newsletter Round 473 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Krebs on Security	4 months ago	How Did Authorities Identify the Alleged Lockbit Boss?
Fortinet	4 months ago	zEus Stealer Distributed via Crafted Minecraft Source Pack \| FortiGuard Labs
Securityaffairs	4 months ago	Security Affairs newsletter Round 470 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Securityaffairs	4 months ago	ZLoader Malware adds Zeus's anti-analysis feature
CERT-EU	6 months ago	Heimdal’s 10th Anniversary - Our Finest Hours