cybercriminals<\/a> will not be satisfied with just stealing your sensitive data. There are cases where your device can be compromised with a Trojan and then used as a weapon for another cyber attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn such a scenario, your device can be used as an endpoint that takes part in a DDoS attack. This should definitely concern you because, apart from having your computer compromised, your IP address can be traced back to criminal activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theft of sensitive information<\/strong>. This is a far more common use of Trojan viruses. After it has been planted on your computer, your passwords and account details can be stolen and passed on to a third party. <\/p>\n\n\n\nChanged settings that allow future threats<\/strong>. Trojans are known for creating backdoors on users\u2019 computers by changing the security system and allowing more malware to enter the system without the user ever realizing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTypes of Trojans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Today, there are millions of Trojan viruses, and they never cease to cause damage to individuals and businesses alike. Some of the most widespread types of Trojans are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Remote Acess Trojans<\/strong>, or RATs, grant hackers full control of the device they\u2019ve infected and can be completely unnoticed while running on a device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Downloader Trojans<\/strong> download threats such as keyloggers and ransomware to the device. They are sometimes called \u201cdroppers\u201d as they\u2019re used for distributing ransomware or rootkits on other devices.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Security software disabler Trojans<\/strong> are particularly dangerous as they have the ability to disable antiviruses and firewalls without your knowledge. This leaves your device vulnerable to Trojans and other threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Trojan Virus Removal – Step-By-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are different steps you need to take when removing Trojans, depending on whether the Trojan in question is pretending to be a regular program running malicious background processes, or if it pretends to be a startup program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to remove a Trojan that\u2019s disguised as a regular program, do the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Go to your PC settings<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go to Apps and Features<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on the Trojan-infected program<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click Uninstall<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re removing a Trojan that\u2019s pretending to be a startup program, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Open the Run<\/strong> menu by pressing Windows + R<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Type \u201cregedit\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click HKEY_CURRENT_USER<\/strong> and then the Software<\/strong> folder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find the Trojan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Right-click it and delete it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To remove a Trojan that\u2019s running malicious background processes, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Press Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/strong> to open the Task Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Right-click on a malicious process<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In the details tab, see the program name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After closing the Properties <\/strong>window, click End Task<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Uninstall the program that ran the process <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Bottom Line <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, there are a few ways to remove malware and trojans, but the most effective one is to use an anti-malware program. These programs are designed to detect and remove all types of malware, and they can usually do so quite effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t have an anti-malware program, there are many free and paid options to choose from, and you should definitely make getting one a priority. After all, prevention is the best cure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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