"... I was amazed to see just how many trojans our computers had. If our company's data had been compromised it would have cost us millions ..." Susan C.

Trojan Sweeping and Removal Service

A computer trojan is a malicious program which appears to be something good or resides hidden on your system. In actuality it conceals something very bad. There are many ways computer trojans are spread. A common way to spread a trojan horse is to hide it inside the distribution of normal software. Software such as peer to peer program, screen saver programs, weather information programs and many others often hide trojans. These programs are usually voluntarily installed by the user but are sometimes installed by your computer's manufacturer or builder. Another very common way a computer trojan finds its way into your computer is via email. You'll receive an email that will contain the trojan in the guise of a game, joke or helpful utility. Once the email and "program" is run your computer will become infected. The most common technique used for spreading computer trojans is to send files to unsuspecting users over chat systems like IRC, AIM, ICQ, MSN, or Yahoo Messenger. Peer to peer file sharing sites and software used for trading music files and the like are the number one culprit.

Once a computer trojan is installed in your system it allows the attacker to gain control, whether full or limited, to your computer files, information and internet connection. Your computer can then be used to attack other computers, temporarily host elicit web sites, broadcast spam and many other terrible uses. Trojans can also transmit data back to the attacker such as passwords, credit card and banking information. Some trojans will leave a "backdoor" open so the attacker can install more software on your computer as well as advertising and pop ups. The trojan with also exploit your computers resources. Infected systems are usually very sluggish and exhibit very unusual behavior such as random shut downs and freezes. Some trojans lay dormant waiting to be called into service.

Digital Systems USA considers and treats all forms of computer worms, Spyware and Adware as trojans.

Our advanced trojan sweeping and removal service will detect and eradicate all known forms of computer trojan horse programs. This service can be performed on site or we can arrange to pick your computer up at your convenience.