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  2. What is a Trojan? Is It Virus or Malware? How It Works | Norton

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    Trojan horse, or Trojan, is a type of malicious code or software that can take control of your computer. It is designed to damage, disrupt, steal, or in general inflict some other harmful action on your data or network. Once installed, a Trojan can perform the action it was designed for.

  3. 10 types of malware + how to prevent malware from the start

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    Also known as a Trojan horse or Trojan horse virus, Trojan malware is often spread via email attachments, website downloads, or direct messages. Similar to viruses, they too require user action to be deployed.

  4. Trojan Downloader – What is it and How to Protect Yourself -...

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    A Trojan downloader is a type of Trojan horse that downloads and installs files, often malicious programs.

  5. Malware: what it is, how it works, and how to stop it - Norton

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    Trojan: A Trojan imitates legitimate applications or programs to get you to download and unknowingly install malware. Logic bomb: A logic bomb is a type of malware that waits inside a system until you meet certain conditions or perform specific actions.

  6. What is a remote access Trojan? A cybersecurity guide - Norton

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    A remote access Trojan (RAT) is a type of Trojan cyberattack that gives a hacker remote access to your device. Disguised as a harmless file or application, a RAT opens a backdoor to your device via a network, putting your data, security, and identity at risk.

  7. What Is a keylogger and how to detect keystroke logging - Norton

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    Trojan viruses: Named after the giant wooden horse that Greeks used to infiltrate Troy during the Trojan War, hackers trick users into downloading a Trojan virus by disguising it as a legitimate file or application.

  8. What is a heuristic virus and how do I remove it? - Norton™

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    Heuristic virus is a nickname given to the malware Heur.Invader, a virus that can disable antivirus software, modify security settings, and install additional malicious software onto your computer. Some examples of heuristic viruses include adware and Trojans.

  9. Can iPhones get viruses? Yes, here’s what to do - Norton

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    Yes, iPhones can get viruses. However, iPhones have a few safeguards in place against mobile security threats, so it’s uncommon for an iPhone to get a virus. Downloading apps from unofficial, third-party app stores is one of the biggest risks you can take with your smartphone.

  10. Malware Articles | Norton Blog

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    Trojan horse, or Trojan, is a type of malicious code or software that can take control of your computer. It is designed to damage, disrupt, steal, or in general inflict some other harmful action on your data or network. Once installed, a Trojan can perform the action it was designed for.

  11. Trojan horse. Norton protection helps block Trojans that appear to be something they are not, often containing a backdoor component for future access.