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Black Friday Chaos: The Return of Gozi Malware
- On Black Friday, Gozi malware targeted financial institutions across North America with a significant surge in activity detected. Gozi malware, also known as Ursnif and ISFB, is a modular banking Trojan that steals banking credentials. The malware used sophisticated web-injects to compromise online banking sessions and steal sensitive information such as credentials and financial data. Increased transaction volumes, weakened security measures, and overlooking of suspicious activity by consumers are some reasons for the rise in Gozi malware attacks. Advanced monitoring systems and robust security measures are necessary to detect and prevent such attacks.
- Our system revealed a rise in compromised banking sessions, with Gozi operators focusing on North American banks during peak shopping hours. The provided script shows a sophisticated web-inject attack used to manipulate online banking sessions and evade detection. The Gozi campaign is expected to continue strong, targeting Europe as well and employing more sophisticated tactics to further its impact. Recommendations on avoiding Gozi malware include being wary of email links, increasing password security, remaining cautious when accessing websites and staying informed about the latest cybersecurity threats. IBM Security Trusteer Pinpoint Detect is a powerful tool in detecting Gozi malware and protecting digital channels.
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