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mojo · Senior Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Posts: 2404

What are Gameover Zeus and Cryptolocker?

Gameover Zeus is used by cybercriminals to intercept transactions during online banking sessions and Cryptolocker is a form of ransomware, which works by encrypting files on the victim’s hard-drive, then demanding payment for the key to decrypt.

What happened?

The UK National Crime Agency and the FBI, working with Symantec and other partners, were able to significantly disrupt two financial malware operations: Gameover Zeus botnet and Cryptolocker ransomware network.

How to protect yourself
If you receive an e-mail with an attachment – Do not open it unless it's expected
Do not click on website links to download files unless you have requested them
Make sure your security software is updated to the latest version
Run regular full scans of your computers and backup your files
Use strong passwords
Read more on:
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/international-takedown-wounds-gameover-zeus-cybercrime-network
Register for a live webcast:
Cryptolocker & Zeus: Behind the headlines
https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/5691/115397