The Skinny On Remote Access Trojans
April 6th, 2008Remote Access Trojans usually come in illicit software and are for the most part hidden. They can also come from programs that are downloaded from the Internet that look safe and are unsuspected. Many of these RATs also come in e-mails as greeting cards, and/or audio and video file attachments. In fact they can come with any attachment and be downloaded when you open it. They also can come in your instant messages as a link or funny image. Sometimes RATs can get on your computer with out you doing anything at all. They enter through an open port on your computer while you browse the Internet.