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    they allow unauthorised access to the computer making it easier for it to be remotely
                     controlled by someone else. This may lead to loss of personal data and confidential
                     information.

                             uiz   Bee        Which type of malware spreads on its own?
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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            Where does the Trojan Horse get its name
                     performance of the computer.                 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?

                     To protect  your  computer  from potential  threats  and ensure its  security,  follow  these
                     important points:
                       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.

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