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What is alarming about this is that the file is digitally signed with a valid certificate, making it appear trustworthy at first glance. The digital certificate is issued to “isonet ag”.
There are three components to an attack launched by Zeus:
- The Downloader: Delivered to the user system by an exploit or an attachment in a phishing email. It will download the rootkit and malware component of the attack.
- The Malware: In this case it is a data stealer, the program that will steal valuable user data, login credentials, credit card info, etc. that the user keys into a web form.
- A Rootkit: A rootkit hides the installed malware component, protecting it from detection and removal.
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