Trojans

The W32/DNSChanger trojan edits your computer's domain naming system (DNS) settings in the registry, which effectively redirects you when you try to visit a Web page. When you type a Web address in…

Trojan Adclicker is a backdoor trojan. Once a backdoor trojan is installed on your computer, it automatically downloads malicious programs. Trojan Adclicker sends your personal information to a…

A keylogger is a malicious software program -- or piece of hardware -- that detects your keystrokes. The strokes are then sent to or retrieved by the person or group that installed the keylogger.…

DNSChanger, also known as Alureon, is a Trojan virus that can modify your Internet settings and redirect you to malicious websites or intercept your personal data when you send it over the Internet.…

The iWork trojan, also known as iWorkServices.pkg, is a backdoor trojan that affects Mac OSX. The trojan disguises itself as an iWork trial program. Once downloaded, the trojan may flood your computer…

The MyWebSearch toolbar is adware. Although it's not a Trojan, it can still damage your privacy. It looks like a search bar plug-in for Internet Explorer browser that facilitates faster online search.…

Trojan Spy HTML.Bankfraud.DQ is a fictitious threat conjured up by the rogue anti-spyware programs PCclean Pro and PC Antispy. Thus, the good news is that your computer is not infected with Trojan Spy…

The Trojan.Vundo.B Trojan unknowingly gets into your computer and goes to work to create problems. The trojan can attack your Web browser settings and then begin to bombard you with constant pop-up…

A Trojan horse is a type of malicious software (malware) that looks like a normal executable program. Instead of running a helpful program, however, it allows third parties to gain access to your…

Trojan Downloader is an extremely dangerous trojan horse virus. Once it infects your computer it downloads other viruses, spyware and malware without your knowledge. It can record every key pressed on…

Trojan Agent is a malicious program, or malware, that typically uses fake threats to entice and mislead you to download or purchase a rogue anti-spyware program. Trojans are different than other…

Trojan.Agent was a dangerous Trojan Horse virus that would exploit Windows weaknesses to open security holes and allow hackers to remotely connect to an infected PC. Nowadays this trojan is listed by…

The Rustock-n Trojan, also known as Trojan.Rustock, is a backdoor Trojan, which opens a "security hole" to your computer. This "backdoor" is then used to change your system settings and download…

The Pandex Trojan sends spam to all the contacts in your email address to try to promote a service. The trojan downloads the information it needs to send through a remote server to make sure it…

Trojan viruses are named after the Trojan horse, a giant wooden horse that was presented as a gift to the Trojans and used to sneak in Greek soldiers into the ancient city of Troy. Trojan viruses…

Virtumonde is a type of malicious software known as a Trojan. Trojans are malware that spread by imitating legitimate software such as malware scanners. In this manner, they trick users into…

iWork, also known as iWorkServices.pkg, is a Trojan. Thus, while you may think you are downloading the legitimate program iWork 09 Trial, you are actually downloading the malicious program…

Services.exe is a file needed for Windows to operate properly. When a Trojan horse, which is a malicious program, invades the computer, it can alter the Services.exe file, leading to an infection. The…

Vundo.H is a trojan that is gets on your computer through an executable (.exe) file acquired from a download or an email. It modifies the registry to run the malware when Windows starts. Microsoft…

The DNS Changer Trojan is a computer virus usually downloaded as a fake video codec. This particular virus is not as dangerous as downloading or dialing Trojans. However, the DNS Changer redirects…

Trojan Spy, also known as TrojanSpy.Win32, is a Trojan designed to record your keystrokes and communicate the information to a remote hacker. The purpose of recording your keystrokes is to gather…

In order to scan websites for Trojans and other threats, you must download and install an antivirus program that has an Internet browser guard. Norton Antivirus 360 has a feature that automatically…

The Trojan Agent is a rouge anti-spyware that displays misleading system alert messages. You may notice ads trying to get you to purchase the Trojan Agent and constant pop-up messages. The Trojan…

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…

Trojan Downloader is a dangerous trojan horse virus that downloads and installs malicious software on your computer. In addition, this parasite can download other trojans that will damage the computer…

The Trojan Dropper is a virus that exploits the weaknesses in the Windows operating system's security. After it infects a user's computer it downloads and installs a large number of spyware and adware…

Trojan horses, or trojans, are malicious programs that are designed to execute certain undesirable processes in a computer. Trojan viruses are often hosted by spurious websites and infect computers by…

Trojan Hunter is antivirus software that protects your computers from Trojans and other viruses. It detects and cleans out any Trojan, especially newer ones made by malicious users and hackers. Not…

Trojan downloader is an extremely harmful parasite that infects computers and installs more malware such as trojans, viruses and adware without the knowledge or consent of the user. Upon infection,…

Trojan agents pose as threatening Trojan-horse spyware files. They infect computers through downloads and urge users to run spyware removal programs. Spyware program writers use trojan agents to sell…

Worms and Trojans are two kinds of malicious software, or "malware," that get into your computer without your knowledge or consent, usually for a harmful purpose. The key difference is in how they…

There are several types of malicious software, including viruses, worms and trojans. Trojans can be extremely destructive and thus should be removed from your computer as soon as they are identified.

There are dozens of Browser Help Object (BHO) trojans. All of these trojans have the ability to seriously impair your computer. Thus, you should remove any BHO trojans as soon as possible.

A trojan or trojan horse is a type of computer malware that accesses your system under the guise of a helpful or harmless program. The program may perform any number of destructive or undesirable…

Adclicker is a backdoor Trojan. This means that once Adclicker infects your computer, it opens a backdoor that can be used by a remote hacker to access your personal information. Even if the remote…

Trojan droppers are software that use various methods to spread and install trojan viruses onto computers. Trojan droppers, which are themselves either trojans or another class of virus, can harm the…

A keylogger Trojan is a type of virus that infects a computer through programs downloaded on the Internet. While there are many types of viruses that cause a range of issues for a user, a keylogger…

Trojan viruses, or simply trojans, are malicious software belonging to a class known as malware, which also includes viruses, worms, spyware and adware. Trojans install on a computer without knowledge…

There are a wide variety of trojan repair tools; from those that come with your computer to third-party programs that offer better protection. While the specifics of operation vary by program, they…

The file sharing capabilities of LimeWire make it one of the leading peer-to-peer applications on the Internet. The LimeWire peer-to-peer application provides the capability of sharing media between…

Trojan viruses and keyloggers are two types of malicious programs that can adversely affect your computer or steal your personal data while active. A trojan virus disguises itself as an application…

Trojan Dropper is virus that allows other viruses to access your computer. Trojan Dropper opens a back door route into your system that other malware uses to access your system. Trojan Dropper is an…

Trojans, such as Trojan downloader (Downloader.Trojan), are malicious programs that are used to create backdoor ports which can be used to access network servers. Once an infected computer's security…

A trojan horse virus is a computer virus that looks like an innocent file, but in reality hides malicious software beneath its surface. It may carry this malicious software along with it when it is…

As you surf the Internet, your computer's operating system will frequently be exposed to potential security threats such as trojans. A trojan is a specific type of virus that invades your system when…

Trojans are dangerous programs that install on your computer posing as legitimate programs. Ironically, they often present themselves as anti-spyware programs and other security tools. They download…

Trojan.Agent is a malicious program that secretly installs on your computer pretending to be a system tool when it actually damages your hard drive. Like other Trojans, it cannot duplicate itself;…

Trojan worms are a class of virus software that are installed on your computer when you try to download a program or file that looks like something other than a virus. These virus programs will then…

A Trojan-Dropper is a malicious program that is often used to gain unauthorized access to your computer. A Trojan-Dropper sometimes appears to be a legitimate program, like Microsoft Word. It may even…

Though not necessarily a virus, a Trojan horse is a type of file that seems to do one thing but actually serves as a way for unauthorized access to gain entry into another computer. Once access is…

A Trojan is a computer virus that is packaged to appear as something benevolent, commonly an antivirus tool, email attachment or instant message. Once the Trojan has entered the computer system, it…

A Trojan horse, or simply Trojan, is a type of malicious computer program that takes its name from the Trojan horse of Greek legend. Trojans pretend to offer something beneficial, but instead infect…

Viruses, Worms & Trojans, Oh My! Once connected to the internet, your computer becomes a potential target of the things that go bump in your hard drive. This article will help you determine whether…