Kenzero
Kenzero is a virus that is spread across peer-to-peer networks and is programmed to monitor the browsing history of victims. [1]
History
The Kenzero virus was first discovered on the 15th of September 2010, but researchers think it went undetected for a few months prior to the initial discovery.[2]
Operations
Kenzero attacks computers that download files through peer-to-peer networks (P2P). Once the file is opened, the virus locates the victim's browsing history and publishes it online. People can then view the file(s).[3][4]
References
- ^ Kenzero Virus Blackmails Those Who Illegally Download Anime Porn, by Caleb Johnson, April 16, 2010, Switched
- ^ Kenzero Virus Will Tell the World Your Web History, by Jake on Apr-16-2010, Zimbio
- ^ Browsing histories published online in Kenzero virus scam, By Claudine Beaumont, 16 Apr 2010, The Telegraph
- ^ Blackmail virus infects computers, holds information ransom, By Josh Harvison, Sep 27, 2010, KAIT-Jonesboro, AR-News