Everything that connects to the internet is susceptible to a virus. In every form, viruses can hold files hostage or even corrupt them so you can’t access their contents. Worse, you can spread them to others unknowingly. All gaming devices are at risk of viruses, not just desktop or laptop computers. Trojans are among some of the most menacing viruses, so you need to have a game plan for how to deal with them before they become a problem.
What Are Trojans?
Viruses became public knowledge around 1988, so they’ve been around long enough for many people to know their tricks. Gamers and tech enthusiasts typically won’t click on links in emails that look fishy, but viruses are harder to catch when they’re living in files that people may trust. Downloading something for a game can result in a virus taking hold of your device and you may not know it until it’s too late. Even gaming devices other than PCs need to watch out for viruses.
Trojan viruses may seem small, but they can have huge impacts. They can completely wipe a bank account or leak confidential information belonging to a corporation. Trojan viruses are tricky—especially because antivirus software can’t always protect against them.
Some Trojans can disable antivirus scans and your only solution might be resetting your device completely. That means you’ll have to erase any progress you made and any media you sa ..
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