Beware The Trojan Horse

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This article has been written therefore I recently read a short quote which made me stop in my tracks and take heed. What was the quote, it went like this Trojan Horse is it a Greek myth or your computer nemesis. I hope that this article will help to clarify matters.

We have all heard the term Trojan Horse, but what exactly is it? A Trojan Horse is a destructive program that masquerades as a harmless application. Unlike viruses, Trojan Horses do not replicate themselves, but they can be just as destructive. One of the most dangerous examples of a Trojan is a program that promises to rid your computer of viruses but instead introduces viruses into your computer.

The Trojan can be tricky. Who hasnt been online and had an advertisement pop up claiming to be able to rid your computer of some nasty virus? Or, even more frightening, you receive an email that claims to be alerting you to a new virus that can threaten your computer. The sender promises to quickly eradicate, or protect, your computer from viruses if you simply download their free, attached software into your computer. You may be skeptical but the software looks legitimate and the company sounds reputable. You proceed to take them up on their offer and download the software. In doing so, you have just potentially exposed yourself to a huge headache and your computer to a laundry list of ailments.

When a Trojan is activated, numerous things can happen. Some are more annoying than malicious. Some of the less annoying Trojans may choose to change your desktop settings or add silly desktop icons. The more serious ones can erase or overwrite data on your computer, corrupt files, spread other malware such as viruses, spy on the user of a computer and secretly report data like browsing habits to other people, log keystrokes to steal information such as passwords and credit card numbers, phish for bank account details (which can be used for criminal activities), and even install a backdoor into your computer system so that they can come and go as they please.

To increase your odds of not encountering a Trojan, follow these guidelines.

1 Remain diligent
Trojans can infect your computer through rogue websites, instant messaging, and emails with attachments. Do not download anything into your computer unless you are 100 percent sure of its sender or source.
2 Ensure that your operating system is always up to date. If you are running a Microsoft Windows operating system, this is essential.
3 Install reliable anti virus software. It is also important that you download any updates often to catch all new Trojan Horses, viruses, and worms. Be sure that the anti virus program that you choose can also scan e mails and files downloaded through the internet.
4 Consider installing a firewall. A firewall is a system that prevents unauthorized use and access to your computer. A firewall is not going to eliminate your computer virus problems, but when used in conjunction with regular operating system updates and reliable anti virus software, it can provide additional security and protection for your computer.

Nothing can guarantee the security of your computer 100 percent. However, you can continue to improve your computers security and decrease the possibility of infections by consistently following these guidelines.

There is of course a lot more information out there on this subject. Your local bookstore and library will have some effective articles on this, and I have seen a number of helpful Blogs on this as well.

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