In this day and age of computer software, programs and the World Wide Web, surely everyone has
already heard about the Trojan horse viruses. A Trojan horse is a program that is created to intrude
computers and start creating havoc. It is oftentimes disguised as a harmless application but once
opened the program will start destroying important files in a computer. Unlike viruses that multiply, a
Trojan horse will replicate but is still quiet dangerous. One of the most destructive kinds of Trojan horse
viruses is a program that poses as software cleaner and pretends to clean or get rid of viruses in your
computer but instead of destroying any potential viruses, the Trojan introduces and even installs the
virus.
Just like the original Trojan horse viruses, this computer invader has been programmed to trick anyone.
It can disguise itself in many ways like an ad that claims to eradicate all nasty viruses in your computer
for free. Another version of Trojan is an email that alerts the receiver of an upcoming virus, the mail
will contain a downloadable program that will supposedly protect your computer from that virus. Since
the company sounds legit and the program looks safe, the receiver ultimately downloads and the rest is
history.
There are a lot of inconveniences that Trojan horse viruses can bring into your computer system. One
of the major problems is a possible computer crash. There are different kinds of Trojan viruses that can
cause problems to your computer, the stronger ones will delete or overwrite saved data or files in your
computer, corrupt files and even spread more powerful viruses. While the milder ones will only cause
changes to your desktop settings.
There are actual ways to protect yourself as well as your computer system from Trojan horse viruses. By
following these simple steps you can avoid the headache of having such culprit inside your computer.
1. Always be alert - Trojans can come from anywhere and anytime. These nasty nuisances can be
attached to almost anything. Never download anything that you think may bring along a virus.
2. Get an updated and original operating system - This is especially true if you are using Microsoft
Windows, it can be the most susceptible to virus attacks.
3. Install reliable antivirus software - Antivirus can be your best defense against these problems.
There is a number of antivirus software that will protect and also secure your computer system.
4. Install a firewall - to further strengthen your computer system install a firewall. Firewalls will be
an additional security to your antivirus in keeping out unwanted programs.
Any computers are susceptible to virus attacks but with vigilance you will be able to completely avoid
these headaches. Consistently work in protecting your computer and you will be able to protect your
computer from any problems even the Trojan horse viruses.
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