Karius Banking Trojan

A new banking trojan named Karius has been identified. It appears to use code from more well-known banking trojans such as Ramnit and Trickbot.

Threat ID:: CC-2474
Category:: Trojan
Threat Severity:: Low
Threat Vector:: Exploit kit
Published:: 7 June 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

A new banking trojan named Karius has been identified. It appears to use code from more well-known banking trojans such as Ramnit and Trickbot.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows - All versions

Threat details

Karius consists of three individual modules and is delivered by the RiG exploit kit. Once installed on a device it will display extra form fields on specific websites (primarily financial sites) in an attempt to collect user information when they log in. This information is then sent to a command and control server.

Remediation advice

To prevent and detect a trojan infection, ensure that:

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails. All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date. All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts. Strong password policies are in place. Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity. User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer. Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Type

Step

A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails.
All operating systems, anti-virus and other security products are kept up-to-date.
All day-to-day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts.
Strong password policies are in place.
Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity.
User accounts accessed from affected devices should be reset on a clean computer.
Your organisation adopts a holistic all-round approach to Cyber Security as advocated by the 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:46 pm