How did I get infected with Trojan?

How did I get infected with Trojan?

Have you asked your self how did you get infected with a Trojan.
the common reason for being infected with a trojan other kinds of spyware is that you are not following good security practices, your computer security settings are too low and probably you dont have a good firewall.

Some few of the possible reasons you might have become infected with Trojan,Virus,Spyware,Malware and Worms.

1.)Downloading a freeware or shareware program. Spywares is often found hidden in freeware/shareware programs. Find out about a program before you download it. best thing is to have this awareness and better knowledge of the
software before you download and install it in your computer. do some research and become familiar about the software before downloading and installing it.

2.) Visiting a unknown or questionable website. visiting this kinds of website and accidentally clicking on a link that automatically install unwanted software or Trojan. This kinds of websites can trick you by displaying a fake security pop-up that may install Trojan or other forms of spywares.


3.) Installing a peer-to-peer (P2P) or other file sharing network application. Some p2p file sharing programs are bundled with Trojans or spyware.

4.) Inserting an infected USB Flash Drives or other forms of storage device that are already infected with trojans, spyware and other threats. make sure that you scan it before before inserting and opening it to your system.

(A guide will be posted here in haktech on how to avoid infections from a USB flashdrive/other storage device.)


Prevention and Solution: Download a good firewall and antivirus, you can try COMODO FREE, If you suspect or unsure that your computer is infected with virus or trojans. just read this guide on how to scan and remove them using the standard procedure can be found here
Also make sure you will update your anti virus and firewall software constantly.