Kenzero

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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

  1. Kenzero Virus Blackmails Those Who Illegally Download Anime Porn, by Caleb Johnson, April 16, 2010, Switched
  2. Kenzero Virus Will Tell the World Your Web History, by Jake on Apr-16-2010, Zimbio
  3. Browsing histories published online in Kenzero virus scam, By Claudine Beaumont, 16 Apr 2010, The Telegraph
  4. Blackmail virus infects computers, holds information ransom, By Josh Harvison, Sep 27, 2010, KAIT-Jonesboro, AR-News