Did I Infect my Friends? Part 1: Trojans

People think viruses aim to destroy their computers. But actually, different types of malware have different impacts on your computer. This is the first in a series spotlighting various types of malware.

Unlike traditional viruses, Trojans actually want your computer to run flawlessly…until you log-in to check your bank account. Makes you shudder, eh? It gets even more chilling. Last year, the “super Trojan” Zeus 2.0 made it possible for hackers to empty a bank account in seconds, bypassing security safety checks through social engineering and hijacking.

Uri Rivner, a consumer identity protection expert at RSA, explains in his recent blog post.

Zeus 2.0 records almost everything you do on your PC: credentials to just about any site of interest to the fraudsters; HTTPs traffic; even HTTP forms. It grabs data stored in your browser’s protected storage area. It even copies your clipboard: who knows, maybe this will become useful. The result: terabytes of data stolen by each Z-bot.

At its core, a Trojan is like having someone peering over your shoulder while you’re on your computer. Only this person has a photographic memory to memorize your passwords and other vital info.

So how do you stay safe? Most Trojans find their way onto computers when victims click on links from friends, colleagues, and co-workers. The troubling part is, in most cases, the victim won’t know they’ve just downloaded a Trojan, as this type of malware isn’t readily apparent. Your best option is to know who within your network has AntiVirus protection, so you know whether their links are safe. Immunet Protect’s new version, launching next month, actually lets you do this. Stay tuned for more.    



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