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What type of software should you have on your computer to check or Trojan horseworms and other files that can wreck havoc to you computer?
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What type of software should you have on your computer to check for Trojan horses worms and other files that can wreak havoc to your computer?
What type of software should you have on your computer to check for Trojan horses, worms, and other files that can wreak havoc to your computer?
Why should you have antivirus software?
The anti virus software protects the computer from being affected by viruses, trojan's, mallware and other "virusable" situations.
What is a Career interest area for a computer software engineer?
Computer software engineers should have a background in software and computers. They should also have a bachelor's degree in computer science.
When was the Trojan Horse computer Virus created and by who?
"Trojan Horse" does not refer to a specific computer virus, rather it refers to a particular characteristic of some computer malware. A Trojan Horse or Trojan is a bit of software that masquerades as legitimate software but contains hidden malware. It takes its name from the Greek tale from the Trojan War where the Greeks left a big wooden horse outside the gates of Troy with a bunch of Greek soldiers hidden inside. Just like the Greeks used their "Trojan Horse" to trick the Trojans into bringing them inside their defenses, Trojan malware tries to trick users into bringing the malware inside their computer defenses where it can then do its dirty work - such as (but not limited to) data theft, installing backdoors, turning the user's computer into a zombie in a botnet, trashing the computer. Since "Trojan Horse" only refers to a characteristic and not a specific virus, it is impossible to assign an actual date or perpetrator to it. It should also be understood that a Trojan is not really a virus. A virus replicates itself without user intervention, whereas a Trojan relies on tricking a user into downloading it. According to a survey conducted by BitDefender from January to June 2009, "Trojan-type malware is on the rise, accounting for 83-percent of the global malware detected in the world".
Where can I look software to find out if it will work on my computer?
The best software you should go though Microsoft they have the best computer software that you can purchase. They will also help you locate the best software for your computer.
Which protocol should be blocked to prevent Trojan attacks?
You don't block a network protocol to prevent Trojan Horses from entering your computer. It is the ability to recognize threats and scams that enable you to defend your computer.
How should you fix your infected computer?
antivirus software
What should a technician install antivirus software on?
Computer
Can anti spyware software be installed when there is antivirus software in computer?
No. Of course it can. Spyware is different that of viruses. Everyone should have antivirus, spyware and malware detection software on their computer.
What you should do if you have a Trojan virus?
One note of correction: a Trojan or Trojan horse is "malware" not a "virus". A virus spreads independently while a Trojan requires you to intentionally install the software containing the hidden malware (the fact that the malware is hidden in an apparently legitimate piece of software is where it gets its name by analogy to the Trojan Horse of Greek Mythology).If you realize you have a Trojan on your computer, you should go to the store and buy an anti virus kit or packet and install it. Nearly all good anti-virus programs will detect and clean up Trojans. A couple of caveats are in order however. Sometimes a Trojan will corrupt files such that they cannot be recovered. All the anti-virus can do is remove the Trojan and sometimesrepair affected files. When repair fails, your only recourse is to restore the corrupted files from a backup or reinstall the software that the corrupted files were part of in order to get back the uncorrupted files. A few Trojans can also contain boot-sector malware or rootkits. These are a good deal more difficult to detect and remove.
Do I want software with a windows software assurance?
If your software is Windows, then yes you want the assurance. If you are operating and providing for a Mac computer, you will need to use their own particular site to find the facts and software needed to operate your computer. Any other computer should be compatible with the windows software.
Why should you use antivirus software?
To protect your computer from viruses, malwares, and worms that will harm your computer.
