Kenzero is a computer trojan that is spread across peer-to-peer (P2P) networks and is programmed to blackmail its victims by collecting personal information and publishing their browsing history online in a public database.Kenzero Virus Blackmails Those Who Illegally Download Anime Porn, by Caleb Johnson, April 16, 2010, Switched
History The Kenzero trojan was first discovered by Symantec on November 27, 2009, but researchers believe it had spread undetected for a few months prior.[Infostealer.Kenzero]
According to cybersecurity experts, Kenzero originated in Japan and is believed to be created by the same cybercriminal group behind the earlier trojan viruses Zeus and Koobface.Browsing histories published online in Kenzero virus scam, By Claudine Beaumont, 16 Apr 2010, The Telegraph
Operations Kenzero attacks computers that download files through peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. A fake installation screen appears upon downloading an infected file, prompting victims to enter personal information. The virus then logs the victim's browsing history and publishes it online in a database.Browsing histories published online in Kenzero virus scam, By Claudine Beaumont, 16 Apr 2010, The TelegraphBlackmail virus infects computers, holds information ransom , By Josh Harvison, Sep 27, 2010, KAIT-Jonesboro, AR-News Finally, a dialog box or email is sent to the victim demanding a fee of approximately $16 USD for the removal of their browsing history from the database.
The virus hides inside video files of hentai anime and spreads via P2P file sharing networks.
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