What Is Trojan Hunter?

Trojan Hunter is software that finds and removes trojans.

Trojans disguise themselves as valuable, useful software, often fooling people into downloading them. Once the trojan inserts itself into computer files, the person behind the software controls the computer, according to TopBits.com. Computer users can download anti-trojan software, like Trojan Hunter, for protection.

Identification

Trojan Hunter is anti-trojan software that has file memory and registry scanning that is used to conjunction with anti-virus software, according to CNet.com. This software finds and removes trojans from the computer.

Features

Trojan Hunter has high-speed file scanning that can detect modified trojans, memory scanning modified variants of particular trojans, and registry scanning, according to CNet.com. This software accurately removes detected trojans even if they are running or have injected themselves in other processes. Furthermore, the software finds whole classes of trojans using advanced scanning, according to TrojanHunter.com.

Usage

Computer users can download this software directly from Internet websites for a fee. Users can also try the software for a free 30-day trial. Trojan Hunter can be run on computers with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7, according to TrojanHunter.com.

Prevention

To prevent trojans from entering and infecting computers, individuals should not open email attachments or files from senders. Antivirus software can also protect computers from malicious programs, according to TopBits.com.

References

• CNETDownload.com: Trojan Hunter 5.3
• Mischel Internet Security: Trojan Hunter
• TopBits.com: Trojan Virus