Zeus: Is Mobile the New Target?
Verizon Expert Says Any Channel Could Be Vulnerable to MalwareDave Ostertag, global investigations manager for Verizon Business' Investigative Response unit, says Zeus, now in its eighth version, is constantly evolving. This malware, which first appeared more than a decade ago in Europe and then made its way to the U.S., is striking businesses and institutions in Asia-Pacific. Zeus' fluid evolution poses great challenges for businesses, governments, financial institutions and law enforcement. But the industry is making headway, Ostertag says, through global collaboration.
During this interview, Ostertag discusses:
- How global agencies and financial institutions work together to combat Zeus attacks; li>
- Measures businesses and financial institutions can take to protect databases from Zeus attacks;
- Why emerging banking channels, such as the mobile channel, are vulnerable.
Ostertag is the global investigations manager for Verizon Business. With more than 30 years of investigative experience in the government and security arenas, Ostertag coordinates forensic investigations conducted by Verizon's Investigative Response unit. Ostertag has taken the lead on many highly publicized large data compromise investigations over the past few years. In addition, Ostertag is considered a leader in criminal and civil investigative techniques and is a certified expert witness. Ostertag has worked extensively with law enforcement in the investigation, identification, arrest and prosecution of individuals and groups involved in international organized criminal data-compromise and fraud.