One of the oldest viruses is the trojan virus. The virus was created by Ruth and Michael Haefrati in March of 2006. This virus can enter into your computer system when you download something from a unauthorised site you may not know that the virus has entered into your computer system but after sometime you may realise that your computer system is having software which you did not download. Gradually the trojan virus will start collecting your personal data. By stealing your private information the virus programmer may start withdrawling cash from your bank account which will cause trouble to you.
7 popular types of Trojan virus
1. Backdoor
Gives the access to virus programmers the ability to access your computer
2. Exploit
Steals information from other software base applications
3. Rootkit
Prevent malicious programs from being detected
4. Trojan-Banker
Program which is designed to steal your account data
5. Trojan-Downloader
It can download other malicous programs into the computer system without the user’s permission
6. Trojan-GameTheif
It steals account information from gamers
7. Trojan –SMS
A program which can cost you money by sending text messages to premium rate phone numbers
To avoid this you have to follow three simple steps
1. Download a AntiVirus Software
Downloading an AntiVirus software helps you in avoiding virus or removing the virus
2. Avoid opening spam/unauthorised sites
We should always open sites which are trusted by us. Opening untrusted sites can lead you into getting your computer infected by a virus
3. Don’t download pirated content
Downloading pirate content is not recommended by anyone because the effort which is put into the making of the content is now visible to everyone. Moreover, if you download the pirated content it can cause you trouble as there are very high chances that the file may contain virus.
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