Protect Yourself From Remote Access Trojans
What is What is Remote Access Trojan? Remote Access Trojans are a type of malware that can be hidden on your computer and give an attacker full administrative control. It is available in a server-client configuration and can be controlled via a command-line interface (GUI). A specific port is used to establish a link between the server and client. Both encrypted and plain communication are possible, therefore monitoring your computer's activity is vital. Remote Access Trojans could attack weaknesses in your security measures. It could cause disruption to vital infrastructure such as traffic control or telephone networks systems. It can even bring down a country. A prime example is the war in 2008 between Russia and Georgia which employed cyber and physical warfare in conjunction to annex part of Georgia. Russia blocked access to the internet in Georgia and its government employed APTs and RATs to target news agencies as well as other crucial infrastructure. Due to their ability t...