How To Avoid Trojan Infections
A Trojan infection can be avoided by the following measures:
- Do not download any file from unknown people or site without making sure that the file is genuine.
- Do not make use of attributes in programs that automatically get or preview files.
- The user should not be lulled into a false sense of security just because an anti-virus program is running on the system.
- Ensure that the corporate perimeter defenses are kept continuously up-to-date.
- Filter and scan all content at the perimeter defense line that could contain malicious content.
- Run local versions of anti-virus, firewalls, and intrusion detection software at the desktop.
- Rigorously control user's permission within the desktop environment to prevent the installation of malicious applications.
- Manage local workstation file integrity through check-sums, practice auditing, and port scanning.
- Monitor internal network traffic for odd ports or encrypted traffic.
- Use multiple virus scanners
- Install software for identifying and removing adware/malware/spyware.
Source: CEH courseware
