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Game Over Zeus: The Botnet that Stole Millions from Bank Accounts
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50:18 - 51:47 (01:29)

Game Over Zeus was a sophisticated malware that infected computers worldwide and was used to steal money from users' accounts rather than attacking the bank directly, resulting in over $100 million in losses for US victims alone.

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The Zeus botnet infected half a million to one million computers, stealing customers' money to make smaller but more numerous payouts that added up to around $127 million.
50:18 - 51:47 (01:29)
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Cybercrime
Summary

The Zeus botnet infected half a million to one million computers, stealing customers' money to make smaller but more numerous payouts that added up to around $127 million. Game Over Zeus is considered to be one of the most sophisticated and lucrative pieces of malware ever created.

Chapter
Game Over Zeus: The Botnet that Stole Millions from Bank Accounts
Episode
111: ZeuS
Podcast
Darknet Diaries