Trojan is a type of malicious software or malicious program (also known as malware) designed to gain access to a computer without the user’s knowledge. It is named after the mythical Trojan Horse of Greek mythology. The most common use of Trojans is to provide a “back door” for an attacker to gain access to a computer system, usually remotely, without the user’s knowledge or consent.
Trojans are usually created by criminals or hackers to gain unauthorized access to a computer or system, and can be used for many malicious purposes, such as stealing confidential information, stealing bank account information, or manipulating the system for their own purposes.
Trojans can be spread in a variety of ways, including through websites, malicious email attachments, or through shady downloads. Because of its popularity, Trojans are some of the most prevalent forms of malware on the Internet.
Most anti-virus software can detect and remove Trojans, however, as the technology evolves, so do the Trojans, making them a constant threat to all computer and IT systems. It is important to keep your system and anti-virus software up to date, and to be aware of any suspicious activity on your computer.
