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    How Do Trojan Horses Work?
                     They are received as an e-mail attachment from someone we know and appear legitimate.

                     Once you click the attachment, download and install it, the malware also gets installed
                     into the computer.

                     Effects of Trojan Horse

                     Like viruses and worms, they may destroy the data and affect the performance of the
                     computer.

                                            Where does the Trojan Horse get its name from?

                     RANSOMWARE
                     Ransom is the money demanded  to  release the hostage  kidnapped  for  the purpose.

                     Similarly, ransomware is malicious software used to access the data of the host system
                     illegally by encrypting it. The victim of the host system has to pay a huge amount of money
                     to the attacker to get back access to data.

                             uiz   Bee        Which type of malware spreads on its own?
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                               HOW CAN WE PROTECT OUR COMPUTERS?

                       Install an antivirus program and ensure that it is updated timely.

                        Never allow any CD, DVD or pen drive brought from an untrusted source to be used directly
                       on the computer without scanning for viruses.
                       Never open e-mail attachments received from strangers.
                        Make sure the software on your computer is updated, including the operating system
                       and browsers.

                       Use the original operating system.

                       Do not download music, program or games from unknown sources on the Internet.

                                       What if you could design an impenetrable cyber fortress to protect your

                                       computer from hackers? What features would it have and how would you
                                       use technology to build it?

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