Trojans and RATs

Question 1

What is a Trojan Horse

Answer 1

A digital wooden horse that will trick you by appearing to be normal but once executed, will infect your computer. It is designed to look non-threatening to your anti-virus. It can configure backdoors or download more viruses.

Question 2

Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)

Answer 2

Identified by anti-virus. Downloads potentially undesirable software. Often installed alongside other software such as a browser toolbar. Very difficult to get rid of. Can hijack your browser.

Question 3

Backdoors

Answer 3

Opens up a backdoor on your computer so attackers can easily reconnect to your system. Often obtained from malware and can allow more malware on to your system. Old software can create vulnerabilities on your computer.

Question 4

Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

Answer 4

Aka Remote Administration Tool - The ultimate backdoor, can take over you computer. Bad guys can connect with their own software once the RAT is on your computer, and they can copy files to and from your computer. They basically have full access to your computer.