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polonus
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How to detect the ever changing Zeus bot infection?
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March 12, 2010, 10:37:35 PM »
Hi malware fighters,
There has been seen quite an increase in Zeusbot infections lately. How to detect the various everchanging variants has been described here:
http://blogs.technet.com/mmpc/archive/2010/03/11/got-zbot.aspx
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Re: How to detect the ever changing Zeus bot infection?
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March 13, 2010, 04:01:47 PM »
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Nice information ... thanks for the link, Polonus
One reason I like to see HJT logs is that userinit shows up and can be checked whether or not what is listed is good or not.
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Re: How to detect the ever changing Zeus bot infection?
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March 13, 2010, 08:19:03 PM »
Hi CharleyO,
The latest version of Zeusbot now comes with a MS installation protection against pirated versions:
http://www.secureworks.com/research/threats/zeus/?threat=zeus
Link:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/03/12/new_zeus_features/
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Thanks for the additional links, Polonus, as it is interesting reading.
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