Trojan Virus

TROJAN VIRUS

Dealing with Trojan malware can sometimes require a lot of nerves, patience and professional skill set to make the job done. Just like the Trojan horse from Ancient Greece, this type of malware is designed cunningly, so it can easily deceive an average computer user. But first, let us see what it actually is.

A Trojan horse, often known as a Trojan, is a type of malware that deceives users by masquerading as an innocuous program. It usually takes the shape of an app or software that claims to be useful or entertaining. Basically, whenever you start your device and notice that something is just wrong and of the charts, it is highly possible that your system has been infected with a Trojan malware. Once the virus is in your system, in a form of a real, operating program, it can jeopardize, share and steal your personal info and data. Attack from inside, just like the fall of a great Troy!

HOW DOES YOUR SYSTEM GET INFECTED

Just like in the Troy war story, the Trojan virus needs to caught your attention, needs to present something interesting and intriguing in order to provoke your action – this means that the users and unwillingly and unknowingly installing the Trojan malware onto their computers, simply by clicking on an infected program for example. Check out the most common was this malware can enter your system:

·         Attachments in emails – never, and we mean never, open the attachment in email that was sent by an unreliable source. Usually, it will be a generic type of email, sent to a huge number of random users. However, in some cases, hackers can pretend and fake an email from someone you might know, hoping that you will instantly open the attachment. That is why you should always double check the source.

·         Websites – popular websites with low level of security are also the perfect place for hackers to plant a Trojan virus. They can upload the infected files the users will interact with or they can even redirect you to another page. One approach to avoid falling into that trap is to use only trusted, well-known websites, although a good antivirus program can also help detect infected and hacked sites.

·         Sharing files – file sharing websites, for example torrent websites, are a great place for infected files and programs. Usually, these type of sites attract a lot of users with free of charge concept, so next time you don’t want to pay for an original software, before clicking on that free download button – think again, it might very well be infected by a Trojan virus.

TROJAN HORSES ON ANDROID DEVICES

The next big question is – can this malware infect your phone. The big answer is – YES. You might think that Google Play protect is a great security wall for any type of unwanted and infected software. While harmful apps may find it difficult to get past the Play Store's security barriers, Trojans might utilize deceptive techniques to masquerade as genuine programs. There have been reports of Trojan horses found in official Google play apps in recent years.

HOW TO PREVENT TROJAN HORSES

The panorama of cyber threats is always shifting and evolving. Hackers are continually seeking for new ways to sneak into computers and servers, so you should stay up to date on the latest dangers and use a trusted antivirus solution. Taking these precautions can save you a lot of time, and most importantly, personal data. FigyTech professionals can help you deal with this problem like this:

·         Scan the system and identify the threat in Safe Mode

·         Setup cloud accounts with recovery support

·         Installing a trusted and safe antivirus program

·         Installing quality and protected WI FI network

Contact us for help and stay safe in a huge online world!