Although the original creator "retired" in 2010 and leaked the source code, this led to a "Cambrian Explosion" of malware. Because the code was public, other hackers used it to build more advanced descendants like , which used decentralized networks to make it even harder for the FBI and security firms to shut down. How to Protect Yourself
Security patches fix the vulnerabilities that Zeus exploits. Zeus 2
Avoid opening attachments from unknown senders or clicking "Update Now" pop-ups on random websites. Although the original creator "retired" in 2010 and