How Does Trojan Horse Work?
Unlike computer viruses, a Trojan horse requires a user to download the server side of the application for it to function because it cannot manifest by itself. This means that for the Trojan to target a device’s system, the executable (.exe) file must be implemented and the software installed.
In order to reach as many people’s inboxes as possible, spammers send emails with attachments that appear to be legal and that contain files that propagate trojan viruses. The trojan will install and run automatically each and every time the infected device is turned on the email is opened and downloaded malicious attachment.
Cybercriminals can also utilize social engineering techniques to trick people into installing malicious software, which can then infect a device with a Trojan. The malicious file may be hidden in internet links, pop-up ads, or banner advertisements. The malicious file may be hidden in internet links, pop-up ads, or banner advertisements.
Trojan software can propagate to other computers from a Trojan-infected the computer. A hacker makes the device into a zombie computer, giving them remote access to it without the user’s knowledge. The zombie machine can then be used by hackers to spread malware among a botnet of computers.
A user might, for example, get an email from a friend that has an attachment that likewise appears to be real. However, the attachment has malicious code that runs on the user’s device and installs the Trojan. The user may not be aware that anything suspicious has happened because their machine may continue to function regularly without any signs of it having been infected.
Until the user makes a certain action, such visiting a specific website or banking app, the malware will remain undiscovered. As a result, the malicious code will be activated and the Trojan will do the required hacking activity. The malware may destroy itself, go back to being dormant, or continue to be active on the device, depending on the type of Trojan and how it was developed.
Trojan Horse in Information Security
Any malicious software intended to harm or exploit any programmable device, service, or network is referred to as malware. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, and other malicious programs. In this article we will understand about Trojan Horse virus.
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