Category Archives: Trojans

Trojan Viruses
In the context of computing and software, a Trojan horse, also known as a trojan, is malware that appears to perform a desirable function but in fact performs undisclosed malicious functions. Therefore, a computer worm or virus may be a Trojan horse. The term is derived from the classical story of the Trojan Horse.
For forther definition see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_(computing)

Identity Theft

I have been asked what is meant by identity theft, who has to worry about it and how to prevent it. What is identity theft?This may seem like a dumb question but if you don’t know about it or your … Continue reading

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Spy-ware

This page is spicific to spy-ware. Please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware for a definition. We will be talking more about this and other similar threats. How do I know I have spyware? Mostly you will know when you have spyware. Your computer … Continue reading

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Viruses

This is a page about Viruses. I feel that Webopedia gives a better definition than I ever could. If you do not know what a Virus is please see: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/v/virus.html . I will go into more detail as time goes … Continue reading

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Trojans

Definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_(computing) This is not a virus you want on your computer.  It can be written to do almost anything.  It can even help spread other viruses. PREVENTION> You must have the best Anti-Virus program you can find.  I am … Continue reading

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