Trojan horse virus and symptoms of infection

Trojan horse virus is one of the deadliest viruses with its lethal and serious effects. The key difference between a Trojan virus and a Trojan horse virus is that Trojan horse uses a covert technique and shows itself as useful software. One can download this “useful” software from the internet. Most of the people download this piece of crap and once it is in, it starts ruining the system. The Trojan virus is little bit different from Trojan horse viruses. Trojan virus has no ability to spread on its own.

Trojan horse virus is further divided into two parts:

• Server
• Client

Client uses a covert and takes a safe refuge into your system and it pretends to be some useful software. Once it is successful with its mission, the hacker can take absolute control of your computer. It can spread through different ways, which can be a suspicious email or a messenger chat. Trojan horse virus has its unique family of viruses, which are quite different with each other in terms of performance. From data stealing to system destruction, it plays a pivotal role.

CAUTION: your system is infected

It’s a famous saying that you should not accept a candy from a stranger. Yes, it’s true in this case, as there are thousands of unsafe web portals with lots of free stuff to offer. Once you are trapped, you will definitely ruin your system yourself. If you have blindly downloaded something from the internet without having a quick view of the website, then chances of infection are there. Even if you do not continue what you are downloading, then there are vital chances of a Trojan horse virus infection.

Keep an eye on hidden file extensions

A Trojan can easily hide its file extension, so in case you find hidden extension files in your PC, then it’s time to take some action against a Trojan horse virus attack.

Are you receiving files from trusted users?

Maybe you know the user, but still it’s better to make an assessment before opening it. Luckily, different email services provide complete virus protection. If you are receiving some suspicious file, then do not open it. Otherwise, your PC will get infected. One thing is for sure that Trojans are developed to do harm. So, if you open such files, your system will be harmed.

Other symptoms of a Trojan virus infection

• Your documents print without your consent
• The settings of you Windows color are changed
• Mouse cursor is leaving trails
• Functions of your mouse buttons are different
• You screen saver settings gets different
• It may happen that your mouse pointer is not visible
• You are surprised to see your mouse cursor is moving itself
• The start button of windows is vanished
• The taskbar of your computer is not visible anymore
• It might happen to your PC that its wall paper or background settings change automatically
• You have no control over the shutdown or restart (It is the most common symptom of a Trojan virus attack).