What Is a Trojan?
A Trojan is a type of malicious software, or malware, that disguises itself as legitimate software. It can be used to gain access to a computer system without the user’s knowledge and consent. Trojans are often spread through email attachments, downloads from untrusted websites, and other sources. Once installed on a system, they can allow an attacker to take control of the machine remotely and steal data or install additional malicious programs.
Trojans are particularly dangerous because they don’t always show any visible signs that they’re present on your computer. They may run in the background without you noticing anything out of the ordinary until it’s too late. To protect yourself against Trojans, make sure you only download files from trusted sources and keep your antivirus program up-to-date with regular scans for potential threats. Additionally, avoid clicking links in emails unless you know who sent them and what their purpose is; this will help reduce your risk of downloading a Trojan onto your device unknowingly.