ICT

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1
TOPIC :VIRUS(TROJAN HORSE)
AHMAD HAYATON JAMELY
931209-14-6955
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A program or piece of code that is loaded onto the
computer. Viruses can also replicate themselves. All
computer viruses are manmade.

A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over
again is relatively easy to produce. Even such a simple
virus is dangerous because it will quickly use all available
memory and bring the system to a halt. An even more
dangerous type of virus is one capable of transmitting itself
across networks and bypassing security systems. Since
1987, when a virus infected ARPANET, a large network used
by the Defense Department and many universities, many
antivirus program have become available. These programs
periodically check your computer system for the best-
known types of viruses.

Some people distinguish between general viruses and

worms. A worm is a special type of virus that can replicate
itself and use memory, but cannot attach itself to other
programs.
 Computer viruses are generally defined as a program inputted
into a computer that allows replication of the program installed.
As it replicates, the program intentionally infects the computer,
typically without even the user knowing about the damage
being done. A virus, unlike worms or Trojan horses, needs an aid
to transfer them to computers. Viruses usually take a large
amount of computer memory, resulting into system crashes.
Viruses are categorized to several parts based on its features.

Example : LOGIC BOMB

The logic bomb virus is a piece of code that are inputted into a
software system. When a certain and specific condition is met,
such as clicking on an internet browser or opening a particular
file, the logic bomb virus is set off. Many programmers set the
malicious virus off during days such as April Fools Day or Friday
the 13th. When the virus is activated, then various activities will
take place. For example, files are permanently deleted
 This article refers to a form of malware in
computing terminology. For other meanings, see
trojan horse In the context of computing and soft
ware, a Trojan horse, also known as a trojan is a form
of malware that appears to perform a desirable
function but in fact performs undisclosed malicious
functions that allow unauthorized access to the host
machine. As such, a computer worm or virus may also
be classed as a Trojan horse if they display these
characteristics.
a) Remote Access
b)Data Destruction
c)Downloader/dropper
d)Server Trojan(Proxy, FTP , IRC, Email,
e)HTTP/HTTPS, etc.)
f)Disable security software
g) Denial of service attack(DOS)
TIME BOMBS :-Activate on particular date or time.

LOGICS BOMBS :- Activate on certain conditions met by the

computer

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Since Trojan horses have a variety of forms, there is no
single method to delete them. The simplest responses
involve clearing the temporary internet files file and
deleting it manually. Normally, anti virus soft ware is able
to detect and remove the trojan automatically. If the
antivirus cannot find it, booting the computer from
alternate media, such as a live cd, may allow an antivirus
program to find a trojan and delete it. Updated anti-virus
programs are also efficient against this threat. Most
trojans also hide in registries, and processes.
 Trojan Horses are most commonly spread through an e-mail,
much like other types of common viruses. The only difference
being of course is that a Trojan Horse payload is hidden. The best
ways to protect yourself and your company from Trojan Horses
are as follows:

c) If you receive e-mail from someone that you do not know or you
receive an unknown attachment, never open it right away. As an
e-mail user, you should confirm the source.

e) When setting up your e-mail client, make sure that you have the
settings so that attachments do not open automatically. Some e-
mail clients come ready with an anti-virus program that scans any
attachments before they are opened.
INTERNET
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viruses.shtml

OTHER FRIENDS
We can learnt about the viruses. The more unsecured
the computer is, the more
easy to be infected by viruses, try to
download from a trusted source or website.
Furthermore, to ensure more protection to your
computer download an antivirus program
such as, Norton Antivirus, McAfee and Active
Virus Shield. Everybody must learnt about this virus .