# Computer Virus Robberies The Horrifying Zeus V3 Trojan Can Empty Your Bank Account By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-08-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeus-v3-trojan References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/Trojan-Virus-Zeus3-Steals-Money-10117142#read-more) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1302062/New-trojan-virus-Zeus-v3-empties-online-bank-accounts.html) The recent emergence of the Zeus v3 trojan virus has left many users of the Windows operating system in fear. Unlike most viruses that eat away at your computer's hard drive, this horrifying Zeus v3 trojan virus steals your bank account information and password, then transfers your money to a third-party account. Considering how this trojan is presently untraceable with anti-virus software, individuals are in fear of logging on to their bank accounts where their confidential information can be stolen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anti-virus Software Advancements:** Opportunity for companies to innovate and develop anti-virus software that can detect and eliminate viruses like Zeus v3 trojan. - **Cybersecurity Education:** Opportunity for schools, businesses, and other organizations to promote cybersecurity education and help individuals protect themselves from cyber-attacks like Zeus v3 trojan. - **Financial Fraud Detection:** Opportunity for financial institutions to invest in technology that can detect and prevent financial fraud, such as the unauthorized access and transfer of funds by Zeus v3 trojan. ### Who This Affects Most - **Anti-virus Software Industry:** Industry that can develop and market advanced anti-virus software that can detect and eliminate viruses like Zeus v3 trojan. - **Education Industry:** Industry that can provide cybersecurity education to individuals and businesses to protect them from cyber-attacks like Zeus v3 trojan. - **Financial Industry:** Industry that can invest in technology that can detect and prevent financial fraud, such as the unauthorized access and transfer of funds by Zeus v3 trojan. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Titanium Cryptocurrency Key Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptotag-zeus-starter-kit.md) - [Location-Aware Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolut-street-mode.md) - [Automated Vulnerability Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-vulnerability-detection.md) - [Real-Time Threat Detection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scamminder.md) - [Data-Destroying Laptop Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buskill-usb-cord.md) - [Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypto-antimoney-laundering-service.md) - [Data-Stealing Device Locators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluesleuth-bluetooth-skimmer-locator.md) - [File-Cleaning Malware Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanmymac-x.md) - [Fake ATM Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-atm.md)