A Trojan Horse

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A Trojan Horse?

• By
• Paul DeMatteo

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A Virus, Worm, Trojan Horse?

• A virus attaches itself to a program or file
• - Damages hardware, software, and files
• - Can continue to be spread but only with
  human help
• Worms can spread without the help of people
• - Spreads through a file or your information
  system

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Continued

• - Ability to replicate itself
• A Trojan Horse disguises itself as useful
  software
• - Does not reproduce by infecting other files
  or self replicate

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How Might I Get Infected?

• Opening a e-mail, or a picture in a e-mail
• Downloading system software or applications
  software
• - Operating system, Compilers, Utilities
• - Games, Graphics, Xl, or Word
• Beware of Downloading software that says it will
  rid you of viruses

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How do I know Im infected?

• Warning signs are sudden program malfunctions or
  strange things occur
• Inability to open e-mail, the internet, or run
  anti-virus software
• Unexpected messages appear or images suddenly
  appear
• Deletion of files may occur
• May create a backdoor to your computer

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How Can I Prevent Infection?

• Download software or applications from trusted
  websites
• Dont open e-mail or download images from unknown
  senders
• Have no internet connection
• No cd of floppy drives

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What Can I Do Once Infected?

• Run Anti-virus software
• Save important information and files