How Hackers Use Trojans PDF
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This document discusses how hackers use Trojans for malicious purposes. It includes methods like deleting critical operating system files, generating fake traffic, and stealing sensitive information, such as credit card details and passwords. It also describes how attackers can use compromised systems for illegal activities.
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Certified Cybersecurity Technician Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Exam 212-82 How Hackers Use Trojans Delete or replace critical A~ d antivirus Record screenshots, audio, and video of victim’s PC @ Create backdoors to gain remote access operating system files Steal personal informa...
Certified Cybersecurity Technician Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Exam 212-82 How Hackers Use Trojans Delete or replace critical A~ d antivirus Record screenshots, audio, and video of victim’s PC @ Create backdoors to gain remote access operating system files Steal personal information such Use victim’s PC for spamming as passwords, security codes, and credit card information and blasting email messages Download spyware, adware, and malicious files Disable firewalls and @ Encrypt the data and lock out the victim from accessing the machine How Hackers Use Trojans Attackers create malicious programs such as Trojans for the following purposes: Delete or replace OS’s critical files Generate fake traffic to perform DoS attacks Record screenshots, audio, and video of victim’s PC Use victim’s PC for spamming and blasting email messages Download spyware, adware, and malicious files Disable firewalls and antivirus Create backdoors to gain remote access Infect the victim’s PC as a proxy server for relaying attacks Use the victim’s PC as a botnet to perform DDoS attacks Steal sensitive information such as: o Credit card information, which shopping using keyloggers o Account data passwords o Important company projects, including presentations and work-related papers such as email is useful passwords, for domain dial-up registration passwords, and as well as for web service Encrypt the victim’s machine and prevent the victim from accessing the machine Module 01 Page 35 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Council All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is Strictly Prohibited. Certified Cybersecurity Technician Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities = = Exam 212-82 Use the target system as follows: o To store archives of illegal materials, such as child pornography. The target continues using his/her system without realizing that attackers are using it for illegal activities o Asan FTP server for pirated software Script kiddies may just want to have fun with the target system; an attacker could plant a Trojan in the system just to make the system act strangely (e.g., the DVD tray opens and closes frequently, the mouse functions improperly, etc.) * The attacker might use a compromised system for other illegal purposes such that the target would be held responsible if these illegal activities are discovered by the authorities Module 01 Page 36 Certified Cybersecurity Technician Copyright © by EC-Gouncil All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is Strictly Prohibited.
