Trojan Horse

Trojan Horse

1. threats

   • rogue software
   • phishing
     • Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
     • tries to get personal information
     • disguised to look trustworthy
   • rootkit
     • A rootkit is a clandestine computer program designed to provide continued privileged access to a computer while actively hiding its presence. The term rootkit is a connection of the two words "root" and "kit."
     • secret program asking for access to computer while hiding its presence
   • spamming
     • Spamming is abuse of electronic messaging systems for sending restricted bulk messages using a computer or a cellular phone. Most popular form of spam is E-mail Spam. Email spam is annoying and dangerous to email users depending on intention of sender.
     • Make money from the small percentage of recipients that actually respond to the message.
   • botnet
   • virus
     • Stealing passwords or data
       • A computer virus is a type of malicious software that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus.
     • logging keystrokes
     • corrupting files
     • spamming your email contacts
     • take over your machine/device

2. methods