As you use your computer and browse the internet, you computer will become open to new and different viruses that are used by hackers.  One of those viruses is the Trojan horse virus.  The Trojan horse virus is very different from other viruses.  When a virus attacks your computer, the virus will affect your computer right away.  With the Trojan horse virus, the virus will only be activated after it has been executed by the user.  Other virus will also duplicate themselves, where the Trojan horse virus will not duplicate itself, but it will help open your computer up to other viruses that are associated with the internet.

The term Trojan horse virus comes from the Greek Mythology about the Trojan horse.  The Trojans hide within the Trojan horse they created and attacked the city once they were pushed through the city walls.  The Trojan horse virus is the same thing.  It will attack your computer and files only after it has been invited into your computer.  This can be accomplished when you click onto different websites and links and also download games, movies and music.  The Trojan horse virus is used through the piggyback system.  The hacker will attack the virus to a program that you may download or use.  As you click on the different links attached to the program, you will also install the Trojan horse virus onto your computer.

Steer away from the Trojan horse virus by not downloaded the free software and programs that are offered to you as you browse the internet.  Many of the free programs and software will have the Trojan horse virus attached.  When you receive emails from companies and people you do not know, do not click on the link that is attached.  Once you click on the link that is attached to the email you have received, you have welcomed the Trojan horse virus onto your computer.

To prevent the Trojan horse virus from being installed on your computer, take your time and research the links and programs before you click on them.  Too many people are trusting and will click on any of the links that are associated with the familiar websites they use.  Use Google or another source to research the link to make sure it is a valid link.  You can also contact the company that is asking you to click on the link to access their business.

Another source to use to prevent any virus, especially the Trojan horse virus from attacking your computer, is antivirus software.  Antivirus software will not only detect any viruses before they are downloaded onto your computer, but will also detect any viruses that are already on your computer.  As the antivirus software locates the virus, a cleanup search will be completed and the virus will be removed.  This process may take a couple hours; be patient and stick it out.  Your computer will thank you and so will all the files you have saved and use for many different reasons.