Spyware.Zbot

Short bio

Spyware.Zbot is the detection for a family of spyware that specializes in stealing confidential information from affected systems, especially banking details.

Common infection method

Spyware.Zbot is mostly spread via email with links that the victims would have to click, but they have also been seen as being propagated by exploit kits.

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from Spyware.Zbot by using real-time protection.

Malwarebytes blocks Spyware.Zbot

Remediation

Malwarebytes can remove Spyware.Agent without further user interaction. However, it is recommended that users determine what information was stolen so they can mitigate further losses due to the security breach.

Associated threats

• Spyware.Zbot.VXGen