Trojan Viruses

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TROJAN
VIRUSES CUNNING DIGITAL FOES
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TROJAN
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VIRUSES A Trojan virus, or Trojan horse, poses
as legitimate software but harbors malicious
code. Once triggered, it can steal data, install
additional malware, or disrupt your computer's
operation.
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HOW TROJAN
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SNEAK IN Trojan viruses spread via email
attachments, infected websites, or peer-to-peer
networks. When you open an infected file, the
Trojan silently installs itself on your
computer. Once in, it executes malicious code,
posing a threat to your system.
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TYPES OF TROJAN
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• TRICKS
• Backdoor Trojans Craft hidden entrances for
  remote system control.
• Downloader Trojans Covertly fetch and install
  more malware.
• Destructive Trojans Target files, causing
• widespread damage and potential data loss.
• 04 Remote Access Trojans (RATs) Gift attackers
  complete system control for data theft
• and monitoring.

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SPOTTING TROJAN
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• TRICKS SIGNS
• Sluggish Showdown Computer performance is
  slowing unexpectedly.
• Pop-Up Carnival Strange ads and pop-ups
  disrupting your digital ride.
• Browser Carousel Spin Homepage or search engine
  changes without consent.
• 04 Software Sneak-Ins Programs that you didn't
  ask for appear on your computer.

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05 Data Disappears Act Personal information
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mysteriously vanishes. 06 Network Oddities
Unusual activity on your network.
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TROJAN CASTLE
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DEFENDING YOUR

• Antivirus Shield Install and update antivirus
  software to thwart Trojan plans.
• Attachment Vigilance Open email attachments
  cautiously scan them before unveiling.
• Webs of Caution Stay away from suspicious
  websites hosting Trojan traps.
• 04 Peer-to-Peer Pause Avoid the malware
• breeding grounds of peer-to-peer file sharing.

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05 Clean Sweep Regularly declutter your system
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by removing unused programs. 06 Update
Everything Keep your computer programs up to
date to fix any holes that Trojans might use.
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