Chapter
Taking Down the Zeus Botnet.
38:09 - 44:33 (06:24)
Researchers and security companies are attempting to take down the Zeus botnet, by coordinating a takedown and attacking its command and control servers while sinkholing all domains involved. The man behind the botnet has been charged with numerous crimes including bank fraud and identity theft.
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The Zeus malware, also known as Zbot, started as a simple keylogger and evolved into a powerful banking Trojan that led to the creation of numerous botnets and has been used in countless cyber attacks.
38:09 - 39:44 (01:35)
Summary
The Zeus malware, also known as Zbot, started as a simple keylogger and evolved into a powerful banking Trojan that led to the creation of numerous botnets and has been used in countless cyber attacks. This malware was continually updated and improved by its creator, who eventually turned it into a service offering.
ChapterTaking Down the Zeus Botnet.
Episode111: ZeuS
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Researchers coordinate with Microsoft's digital crime unit to take down botnets by attacking their command and control servers and seizing domains involved, in an effort to cause as much damage to the botnet in as little time as possible, preventing it from recovering.
39:44 - 41:56 (02:11)
Summary
Researchers coordinate with Microsoft's digital crime unit to take down botnets by attacking their command and control servers and seizing domains involved, in an effort to cause as much damage to the botnet in as little time as possible, preventing it from recovering. In 2012, Microsoft seized over 800 domains used by SpyEye and Zeus botnets and worked with authorities to turn over information that was discovered.
ChapterTaking Down the Zeus Botnet.
Episode111: ZeuS
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The leader of the TrickBot botnet was charged with several cybercrimes including conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity and bank fraud.
41:56 - 44:33 (02:37)
Summary
The leader of the TrickBot botnet was charged with several cybercrimes including conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity and bank fraud. Researchers attempted to counter the botnet by sinkholing all related domains and launching a large-scale attack on the network.