Originally posted by easyrider
Tripac
That was a fascinating article. Thx. Can somebody tell me how the Trojans get on the host machines? Do you have to download something or can they put it on your computer?
The same way a virus gets on your computer: typically by running a downloaded program that is infected or dubious email attachment. As some of you have found out, many trojans slip past virus checkers. The virus or trojan then installs itself on your computer and inserts itself in certain startup programs / registry entries so that every time you turn your computer on the virus/trojan is active. Many universities have lax security on their campus computers which is why so many of them are infected with viruses or trojans.