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    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.

                                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?

                                ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

                      An antivirus program detects the changes that a virus has caused in the computer. It is
                      recommended to install a good antivirus program to safeguard our computer from any
                      virus that may enter and update it consistently. Antivirus detects the presence of a virus,

                      warns us of the same and works to deactivate the malware.

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