Trojan Horse
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Trojan Horse
Summary
During the legendary Trojan War, Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, crafted the original Trojan Horse. As the Greeks struggled in their siege of Troy, Odysseus devised a plan: he built a large wooden horse and left it outside Troy's walls as a deceptive "gift." Then, the Greek army appeared to sail away.
Trojan Horse in the Trojan War
The Trojans, believing the horse to be a peace offering, brought it inside the city. Unbeknownst to them, it was filled with Greek warriors, including Odysseus and Menelaus. While the Trojans slept, the Greeks returned, and the soldiers hidden in the horse emerged to open the city gates, leading to Troy's downfall.
The Computer Trojan Horse
In the digital realm, a computer Trojan Horse appears benign but hides malicious intent. Often, it is disguised within legitimate software. For example, in 2002, attackers infiltrated distribution sites for sendmail and OpenSSH, replacing original packages with compromised versions.
Methods of Spread
Trojan Horses frequently spread via email. An attacker might send an attachment labeled "prettygirls.exe," enticing victims to open it and release the malware. Trojans can also be distributed through chat systems like IRC, AIM, ICQ, MSN, or Yahoo Messenger.
Trojan Horse Virus
Unlike typical viruses, Trojan Horses do not propagate themselves. A Trojan Horse virus deceives users into executing it, often via email attachments. Once initiated, it can spread by sending itself to contacts in a user's address book, combining deception with viral distribution.
Effects and Risks
A Trojan Horse can grant attackers control over an infected machine, enabling remote access and command execution. The compromised machine might become part of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) network, or it could transmit sensitive data, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card information, to the attacker.
Protection Strategies
Anti-virus programs can detect known Trojans, but many are created in small volumes and evade detection. The best defense is avoiding the execution of unsolicited programs, especially those received via email or chat systems.
Spyware and Adware
Some consider spyware and adware to be forms of Trojan Horses. Spyware carries out a useful function while secretly tracking user activity for marketing. Adware is similar, but it displays advertising directly to the user.
By understanding these threats and practicing caution, users can better protect themselves from the dangers of Trojan Horses.
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