Video Summary

The video discusses a sophisticated banking Trojan that extracts sensitive information such as bank details, Social Security numbers, usernames, and passwords from infected computers. This malware, traced back to the PRG Trojan, is distributed through spam emails and drive-by downloads, ultimately taking control of users’ online banking sessions.

Key Points

• The banking Trojan siphons sensitive information from infected machines.
• Malware is distributed via spam emails and drive-by downloads.
• Once installed, the Trojan waits for users to log in to their online banking accounts.
• The Trojan alerts hackers when a user logs in, allowing them to access the session.
• Hackers transfer money from users’ accounts to their own in real-time.
• The Trojan evolved into what is now known as Zbot, turning machines into ‘spy’ computers.
• Infected machines become part of a botnet for further malicious activities.