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Has your computer been infected by a Trojan Virus? These malicious files are called Trojan because their capabilities are very much like the Trojan horse in Greek literature, innocent on the outside but very dangerous once inside your PC. I remembered my own PC being infected with this virus before, and it was impossible to get rid of it manually. I suspect that this virus infected my PC after I had downloaded some files from the internet.

1. What Are The Main Types of Trojan Viruses?

The most common viruses are AIDS, Acojonaor, Aim Spy, Ambush, Back Orifice, Beast Trojan, Bifrose and VMLFILL. They all have different ways of operating in a computer system and finding each of them manually also requires different methods. By not getting rid of the Trojan Virus on their computers, some PC users have reported that their system and data files become corrupted or erased. It is important that you do a backup of your important files if you suspect that your computer is infected.

Other functions of a Trojan virus include installing other malicious files like spyware and malware and obtaining confidential information like credit card numbers and passwords before uploading them over the web.

2. What Is The Most Effective Way of Deleting a Trojan Virus?

After several futile attempts to remove the Trojan, I went in search of cleaner software and used No Adware and Spyware software to scan and remove it from my system. It was really effective at doing so, and immediately the error messages that I was seeing before were gone now.

Another way of getting rid of this problem would be to format your hard disk and completely reinstall the system. Since the Trojan would disable the anti-virus software on your computer, it becomes impossible to use the antivirus to find the Trojan.

One of the most challenging consequences of the internet?s wide world is the scourge of spyware in existence today. They operate by ?hijacking? an existing internet home page and redirecting the web traffic to a hijacked site. Once you land on the hijacked page, the spyware gets secretly download onto your computer. Spyware bypasses security settings to collect personal information and passwords, internet browsing behaviours, and change computer settings. It will also interfere with your ability to get online and install additional programs as well as cause current programs to malfunction. Programs are difficult to distinguish from one from another because they all have similar characteristics and effects on an infected computer.

The invention of spyware has spawned further internet crimes through a new wave of illegal parasites known as ?rogue? anti-spyware. Rogue anti-spyware preys on people who have been attacked by spyware and are trying to eliminate the parasitical program. Rogue anti-spyware poses as a legitimate anti-spyware, but operates in the same way as spyware. The computer, and its owner, have just fallen victim again.

One infamous rogue anti-spyware program is Malware Alarm. It installs itself onto your computer through a trojan worm known as ?Zlob?. Once installed, the rogue anti-spyware will attempt to persuade you to purchase the software through professional display ads on your browser. Zlob can infect and persuade through other computer applications. It most notorious for running false scans and reporting false infections, convincing people they need the program to purge the infected computer.

There are legitimate anti-spyware programs out there that are efficient and easy to use, such as Spyware Doctor, that will find even the smartest rogue anti-spyware. With Spyware Doctor you will be able to passwor protect your entire computer and your favorite websites. Spyware Doctor will identify spyware, spam emails and eliminate the threat before it infects your computer.

Spyware Doctor is an anti-spyware program that will give you the confidence and privacy that you need when conducting business. There is no need to worry about which anti-spyware programs are right for you. Spyware Doctor will ensure you will be able to once again relax and enjoy your time on the computer without the fear of infection or identity theft.

The growing problem of ?Bot nets?.Criminals have learned how to use your computer to take control of thousands of other computers in order to spread and execute malicious tasks on unprotected computers. The method they using to spread these viruses and malicious code is through what is now called ?Bot nets?Botnets, which can be a network of millions of computers, can dispense and spread viruses, spam e-mail, commit fraud and attack other computers and servers.”Bot nets” are designed to damage personal computers. Bot nets are made by inserting malicious code or software into many different spam e-mails and websites. When a PC user is contaminated they are immediately under the power of someone called a bot herder.A bot herder is a secret hacker who can be in charge of up to a million and a half contaminated computers and uses the computers they now have control of, to begin attacks all at once to other computers.This is a very serious problem. The FBI says that this problem is so serious, they consider this a threat to national security, a threat to the economy and to the national data inftrastructure.Guarding your PC from BotnetsThese bot herders are scanning for unprotected PCs that may not have a firewall or antivirus installed. Your best protection to prevent Botnets is to make sure your PC is protected with a personal firewall program, antivirus and antispyware program. In addition, always keep your anti-virus software and firewall up to date for maximum protection.Is your computer already infected?Signs and symptons you may have a virus or botnet on your computer: 1. Your computer seems to be operating slow2. Unexpected boxes pop up or is displaying mysterious messages.These viruses usually do not disable your computer, because zombie computers must be plugged in and connected to the Internet in order for the botnet to work.5 ways to help keep your computer from becoming a zombie.1. Make sure you use a personal firewall software.2. Keep your computer system up to date3. Install an antivirus software4. Use a recommended antispyware program5. Never open attachments you are not sure about.Top 3 internet security software programs 1. Norton 360 2. 3. PC Security Shield

I have been around computers for years. I even teach on Introduction to Computers class at a four-year university. Despite my knowledge of computers, I was not immune to the problems that viruses^ and spyware can do to a computer. My computer was attacked and it was so bad I ended up replacing my hard drive. Does that sound scary to you? If so, I apologize. At the same time, I hope that my experience can benefit you.

While many computer users are familiar with the term virus, not as many understand the term spyware. Simply put, spyware is software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without your premission. Here are a few things that can happen if you get spyware on your computer.

* Pop-up advertisements will appear even when you are not on the internet.

* Your home page (the page that comes up when you first open your internet browser) changes all of sudden and you don’t know why.

* A new toolbar appears and you can’t seem to get rid of it.

* Your computer takes longer than usual to complete certain tasks.

* Your computer crashes a lot when it never used to.

Just reading the above list should be enough to encourage you to read on and do what you can to prevent viruses and spyware from attacking your computer. Below is a list I compiled of things you can do to protect yourself from viruses and/or spyware. Following these suggestions doesn’t mean you will never have a problem. However, it should lessen the chance of it happening.

1. Everyone should have good anti-virus software on their computer. This is especially true it you use the internet. I use PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 on my computer. Before that I used Norton’s Internet Security. Both are good but only work well if used properly. If you are a beginner computer user, I would recommend Norton over PC-cillin. However, PC-cillin is a good program for those who are more advanced computer users. It requires a little more patience to set up and a better understanding of computers than Norton’s does.

2. While it is nice to have Internet Security software, one must make sure it is turned on and that it is updated weekly. New viruses are being created daily and if you don’t update your anti-virus software weekly your computer is open to attack by new viruses.

3. Make sure you have a good firewall and that it is turned on. A firewall helps protect your computer from outside attacks. Again, a good Internet Security program such as Norton’s and PC-cillin come with a firewall. However, remember they only work if they are turned on.

4. I use two free programs in addition to PC-cillin to give me a little extra protection from spyware. I run these programs once a week to ensure that my computer is free from spyware. The two programs I use are:

SpyBot – Search and Destroy

Spyware Blaster

Both these programs can be downloaded for free at www.downloads.com

5. I use a free program that checks for advertising trackers and lets me get rid of them. You can download a copy of this program at www.downloads.com. The name of this program is:

Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal

There are a few other things I would like to mention concerning viruses and protecting yourself from them.

a. When you receive an email from someone you don’t know and it has an attachment. Never open the attachment. Often times these attachments can have viruses in them.

b. If you receive an email from someone you know with an attachment and you weren’t expecting it, don’t open the attachment. Contact them first to make sure they sent it. Sometimes a virus can send out emails without the person even knowing.

c. Be careful when you are downloading software or programs off the internet. Often spyware software will install during the installation of other software you want such as a music or video file. Whenever you are installing something on your computer, make sure you carefully read all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement. Sometimes the inclusion of unwanted software in a given software installation is documented, but it may appear at the end of a license agreement or privacy statement.

d. Be careful when you use a file from someone else’s computer. If someone gives you a disk, even if it is your best friend, run a virus scan on the disk before opening any files. It is possible for the file to have a virus without the person knowing about it.

I hope these tips will prove helpful to you. If you have good protection and exercise caution you have a much better chance of getting through your computer life without the headaches of viruses and spyware. However, remember there is no guarantee that it will never happen to you.

^A computer virus is a program that invades your computer system, hides there, and replicates itself. Viruses spread when you launch an infected application or start up your computer from a disk that has infected system files.”

So you want to know the 5 secrets Internet Security Tips?

I understand how you feel – in fact my email account was hacked 2 months ago. I noticed that Inernet Security is very critical no matter what programs you use.

Face book is one of the most popular program which most people do use it. It is fun and it allows us to do many things in there with our friends. However, while we are enjoying the fun times with friends, we really don’t want someone hack into our account and ruin it. As a matter of fact, Face Book does aware all the internet security risks, and there are actually things that you can do to protect yourself.

The 5 secret tips will help you and I to solve this problem ? make sure you follow it:

1. Make your profile ?PRIVATE?. You could do under the ?Privacy setting tap? in your Facebook. When the ?Private? option is on, only your friends that you are accepted will be able to see your photos and walls. This is a way that you could protect from people you don?t know to look at your information.

2. Block people that you don?t want to show your information to. You can simply go to their photograph and there should be a block option for you to choose. When this is activated, this person no longer to be able to see anything that related to your account and this a great options to avoid people that is bothering you.

3. When you block a person, there will be a window pops up and ask you for the reason. You must REPORT them if they have cyber stalking or harassment. It is important to REPORT if this is really happening, because people will not stop if no one reports.

4. Only add people that you really know and this is the best internet security in any ways. By building your list to 1000 of people doesn?t mean you really have a big group of friends. Think what is your purpose for using this Face Book, if you just want to keep on adding people, I am so sure you will not put any personal or photos in here, however, if you are use this as for your friends, then you should stop adding people you don?t know for security reasons.

5. Do not buy anything through Facebook. I know there are lots of applications that you need to pay for, but try to ignore it and use the ?FREE? things they offers. It is not clever to give out your financial information to 3rd party just because you want to send a picture of a birthday cake to your friends.

Warning: Do not neglect the above tips!! Be sure to take this advice seriously if you want to protect your own information in Face Book.

We are all aware of some of the threats that can affect our internet security but are generally blissfully ignorant of how badly they can affect us if they become a reality.

So whilst there can be little doubt that spyware, malware & insidious virus attacks can render any computer with internet access vulnerable, not all internet security breaches are immediately apparent so it is important to ensure that your computer system is adequately protected.

Use the Best Antivirus & Firewall Software.

The best antivirus & firewall software should be installed on your computer system & be updated daily with the latest security updates to keep ahead of the hackers. Use Secure Web Browsers.

Make sure your browser settings give you optimal privacy and security & ensure that you update your operating system regularly to take advantage of security patches & updates. Protect Your Personal Information.

Before entering your personal information or credit card details onto a website make sure that the url is designated by “https” instead of just “http” The page’s security should also be authenticated by Thawte or other reputable site secure software. Backups.

Always do backups of your computer’s files – if your system is unfortunate enough to get infected by a virus or worm, you may have to re-format your hard drive & re-install all your software & files. Phishing.

If you click onto a website directly from a link in an email, make sure that the site you land on is the actual site you expected to be on by checking the actual URL. Phishing attacks dupe users into clicking an ostensibly legitimate link in an email that request the user to maybe update their banking details when in fact it is just a ruse to grab your details for their own devious ends.

In conclusion, protecting your computer from all of the threats in cyberspace can seem like full time job, but thankfully you can get all the information to protect your computer system from hackers, viruses, trojans & other threats to your internet security.

PS. – Read these 5 steps you should take to protect you & your computer against any Internet Security Threat

title says it all … Total Protect 2009 Trojan Zlob Virus Rogue Antispyware

The term Trojan horse instantly reminds us of the classical reference of the battle of Troy, but in present context it’s more relevant for malicious computer program. Trojan is basically a program that is hidden in the pretext of being a harmless and attractive software download. When downloaded and executed the Trojan programs can harm a computer system in many ways. A computer that is infected by a Trojan virus can be used by another person, mostly hackers and crackers, for sending emails, uploading and downloading files and data copying or destructions.

Trojan horse is spread intentionally by the hackers mainly for using the infected computer for erasing or overwriting data on the computer hard drive, corrupting files, encrypting files of the computer, for uploading and downloading bulk files, logging keystrokes of the user for stealing vital information like passwords of bank accounts and credit card numbers. There are more reasons behind the circulations of Trojan horse virus and they are predominantly wrong business tricks. Trojans can collect email addresses from a computer for spamming. Trojan attacks can also install spyware into the system that keeps track of the user’s net behavior a reports data like browsing habits to other people for targeted online marketing.

Trojan horse is also used by the black hat hackers or the crackers for criminal activities. They use Trojan to attack a computer and then phish for bank or other account details that are used for criminal activities like unauthorized fund transfers. Another serious threat posed by the Trojan horses is the execution of the RAT or remote administration tool that lets other user to control the activities of the infected computer. This enables the remote user to use the system for criminal activities, for sending spasm for spreading virus and so on.

As the Trojan horse viruses are hidden in the software downloads you can not really predict the presence of Trojan. Therefore Trojan attacks are so common these days. In most cases the Trojan first disables the anti virus software of the system and hence it is impossible to protect your system from the malicious activities of the Trojan unless you format the hard disc and do a clean installation. But then with so much vital information on the disc it is not always possible to format the system now and then. In this scenario Trojan horse removal software is the best effective solution you have got.

My computer got a “demo” of the program Spyware Protect 2009. I found out that this program is a virus and I’ve been trying to get rid of it. I can’t really go onto the internet on my computer to remove it because whenever I google something close to removing the software it blocks the webpage. So how do I remove this program?