A Trojan Horse Virus is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program. The delivery method typically sees an attacker use social engineering to hide malicious code within legitimate software to try and gain users' system access with their software.
Because Trojans don’t self-replicate, most Trojan attacks start with tricking the user into downloading, installing, and executing the malware. For example, a hacker might attach a Trojan installer to an email while employing social engineering to get you to open the attachment. If you do, your device will download and install the Trojan. Ever heard of phishing scams, where scammers send emails from seemingly legitimate business email addresses? Hackers can use similar tactics to spread Trojans.
So, still thinking that the attachment was legitimate, you unwittingly downloaded and installed a Trojan. What happens now? The malware executes and starts damaging your computer, but the amount of damage depends on how the hacker designed the Trojan. In general, Trojan malware can:
1. Delete your files.
2. Install additional malware.
3. Modify data on your device.
4. Copy your data.
5. Disrupt your device’s performance.
6. Steal your personal information.
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