How to avoid picking up a trojan on your PC: popular sources of viruses

Getting malware on your PC is a serious threat to data security and personal information. SSPDaily has told you about the most common sources of malware.

Doubtful websites and torrents

Pirated software, cracks, and activation keys may contain embedded malicious components. Visiting such resources increases the risk of picking up viruses and identity theft.

Suspicious emails and attachments

Phishing emails that appear to be normal messages from banks, companies, or social networks often contain malicious attachments or suggest clicking on suspicious links. Opening them can lead to the installation of malware, such as trojans or ransomware, which pose a serious threat to data security.

Downloading from the Internet

Downloading programs and files from the Internet, especially from unofficial sources, can cause your computer to become infected. This applies not only to software but also to media files, documents, and other materials. Viruses and malicious scripts are hidden in these file objects.

External storage media

External storage media, such as USB flash drives or external hard drives, can become infected with malware when connected to an infected computer. Malicious programs are automatically copied to external storage media and then transferred to other devices. You should be careful when connecting them to your computer and use anti-virus software to scan for such files.