Bzub is an extremely versatile spyware created to steal banking information.It seems that it originated in Mother Russia to be rapidly spread afterwards all over the world hence gaining various applications. It targets those using Windows XP, 2000, 2003.
How you can get infected Generally, you can “acquire” this spyware by emails as an attachment (often a downloader that grabs and installs Bzub), or by a fraudulent website that delivers the malware to the unsuspecting victim. Bzub operates as an IE browser assistant object, providing full access to the information requested by the user. Credentials are stolen through a configuration file which indicates Bzub from what financial institutions and sites to get it. Consequently, a “drop site” receives data regarding the affected PC.
The danger Bzub presents us with enough reasons to consider it quite a threat, especially due to its highly configurable conception.
Protective measures Because Bzub installations take place via social engineering and exploit websites preventing this spyware implies quite a few protective measures that ought to be considered such as: updating the anti-virus which can keep your PC safe from possible variants, updating the browser as well as setting up extension software. It might also be of help running as a non-administrative user which would mean a stop to DLL installation and its loading.
