A Trojan which uses false Facebook messages to expose user data and account credentials has appeared, dubbed Zusy by ESG malware researchers. The Trojan has recently seen a rise in popularity, and it is widespread via spam pessages on Facebook. As soon as it penetrates the computer, Zusy may take advantage of the infected machine in a malicious way to spread further on other Facebook accounts. Users who have seen spam messages with file names like, for example, “IMG_DSC1242” sent to them via Facebook chat along with a chat message, like “ahaha” should not open the photo before checking it for malware. In case you believe your computer has been infected with the Zusy threat, we advise you to take advantage of the instructions in this article and permanently delete Zusy Facebook Trojan from your computer.
Threat Summary
| Name | Zusy Facebook Trojan |
| Type | Trojan / Infostealer |
| Short Description | Steals Facebook credentials and replicates via spam messages from the infected PC. |
| Symptoms | The virus uses a spam message along with a malicious .ZIP file attached in which there is the same file under a .JAR extension. |
| Distribution Method | Via malicious attachments sent in Facebook. |
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Zusy Facebook Trojan – How Did I Get It
Facebook malware has seen as a rapidly growing threat by malware researchers. The virus has also been reported to cause massive infections on user systems via infected computers. Such infected computers may get an executable file slipped onto their computer via a malicious .ZIP file pretending to be an archive of an image or several images. In it, malware researchers report discovering a .jar partial file, and as soon as this file is opened, it activates a malicious script. This malicious script then connects to the cyber-criminals’ malicious server and downloads Zusy Facebook Trojan onto it.
Zusy Facebook Trojan – How Does It Work
Zusy Facebook Trojan is designed to be based on the logic behind Botnet malware – to replicated from an infected system to a victim system automatically. So in case you start to see messages which are sent from your Facebook profile along with file attachments or a web link, you should immediately scan your computer for malware.
Not only this, but Zusy Facebook Trojan may steal information as well. Here is the type of information this Trojan may get to if it has been configured to do it:
- User Credentials.
- Financial Information.
- Personal Information.
- System Information.
As soon as this is done, Zusy may also download other malware on your computer, making it vulnerable from various type of threats, like ransomware – the worst of them.
ESG malware researchers have estimated a 42% rise in infections by this malware from their statistics and databases. This means that users should be aware in case they see .ZIP files with .JAR files embedded in them:
Remove Zusy Facebook Trojan from Your Computer
In case you have become a victim of this Trojan on your computer, we strongly advise you to IMMEDIATELY change your credentials from a safe computer or a smartphone or any other device you can get your hands on. We also strongly advise you to isolate Zusy malware by entering the Safe Mode of your computer to stop it from actively running on it. From there you may manually hunt down Zusy’s malicious files and kill it permanently.
However, you should also be advised that Zusy may download other malware on your computer and modify your Windows Registry editor’s entries. This is why, besides following the instructions below, we also recommend you to download and scan your computer with an advanced anti-malware program to be fully sure that all of Zusy’s files have been detected and removed from your computer.
Ventsislav Krastev
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Zusy Facebook Trojan from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Zusy Facebook Trojan from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Zusy Facebook Trojan from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Zusy Facebook Trojan from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Zusy Facebook Trojan from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Zusy Facebook Trojan from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Zusy Facebook Trojan from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Zusy Facebook Trojan from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Zusy Facebook Trojan
Step 2: Uninstall Zusy Facebook Trojan and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Zusy Facebook Trojan on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Zusy Facebook Trojan there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Zusy Facebook Trojan from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Zusy Facebook Trojan and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Zusy Facebook Trojan via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Zusy Facebook Trojan from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Zusy Facebook Trojan from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Zusy Facebook Trojan from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Zusy Facebook Trojan from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Zusy Facebook Trojan will be removed.
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Eliminate Zusy Facebook Trojan from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
