Types of Trojans

Trojans can be created and used to perform different attacks. Some of the most common types of Trojans are:

·         Remote Access Trojans (RATs)—used to gain remote access to a system

·         Data-Sending Trojans—used to find data on a system and deliver data to a hacker

·         Destructive Trojans—used to delete or corrupt files on a system

·         Denial of Service Trojans—used to launch a denial or service attack

·         Proxy Trojans—used to tunnel traffic or launch hacking attacks via other system

·         FTP Trojans—used to create an FTP server in order to copy files onto a system

·         Security software disabler Trojans—used to stop antivirus software