Talk of zombies and you are immediately reminded of old B grade movies that featured zombies terrifying the actresses. But the present day zombie is a machine, or in more specific words your computer.
Your computer could become a zombie as a result of various factors such as spams, viruses, corrupt programs or files and the like. The latest in the world of zombies is a spam zombie.
Unwanted activities in your PC could make it a spam zombie. Your computer becomes a spam zombie when it is attacked by a virus known as Trojan. This Trojan virus takes over your computer completely. Some of the most common Trojans used to make your computer a spam zombie are Phatbot and Proxy-Guzu. On gaining complete control, it sets up a SMTP or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol application.
When this application is installed in the computer, your computer begins to send spam to countless people. This activity is hard to detect. Even if you are an experienced computer user, you will find it difficult to detect this activity.
If you do not want your computer to become a spam zombie, then the first step you would need to take in this direction would be to avoid Trojan. In simple words, Trojan is a kind of virus that is usually transferred from internet activities. It may come through porn sites, warez or similar websites.
A common method used by web criminals to transfer Trojan to your website is by asking you to click on a particular link. You may find links on various websites that would provide you free access to a porn webcam or other free stuff. As soon as you click on this link, the Trojan is transferred on to your computer. And all this happens, without your even knowing about it.
Considering the effects that the Trojan virus can have on your computer, it is important that you take steps to avoid the same. Since you cannot completely stop internet surfing, it is advised that you take necessary precautions when you browse the web. Make sure that both- your anti- virus software and firewall have been installed properly. Also, update these softwares from time to time so that they are capable of fighting the latest malware.
Another thing that you can do to prevent Trojans from infesting your computer is to run a complete anti virus scan on your computer. So, if at all your computer is infested by a Trojan, you will be able to detect it in time. This will help prevent any further damage.
You certainly don't want your computer to turn into a spam zombie or do you? If not then make sure that you take the suggested precautions.
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