How did Zeus get into my computer?

Zeus infects its victims through two main vectors: phishing emails and malicious downloads. Phishing attacks trick people into downloading and opening malicious attachments. Once opened, the attachment installs the Zeus malware package. Other phishing emails may contain links to infected websites.

Zeus can also hide in malicious online advertisements that, when clicked, download malware to the victim's computer. Infected websites can automatically download Zeus to your computer when you visit them, and Zeus can also be hidden in other legitimate product downloads.

The Zeus Trojan infects victims via phishing emails or malicious online advertisements.The Zeus Trojan often infects victims via phishing emails or malicious online advertisements.