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Remote Access Trojan Last modified: Friday, August 18, 2006
Abbreviated as RATs, a Remote Access Trojan is one of seven major types of Trojan horse designed to provide the attacker with complete control of the victim's system. Attackers usually hide these Trojan horses in games and other small programs that unsuspecting users then execute on their PCs. See also Trojan horse.
eSecurity Planet  A resource for daily information on e-security targeted to IT managers. The site provides users with information from a variety of sources, including experts at security product and services firms, and the consultants who follow the security industry. Detecting and Removing RATs If a computer virus or email worm has ever infected your company, the company is a prime candidate for a RAT. Typical antivirus scanners are less likely to detect RATs than worms or viruses because of binders and intruder encryption routines. Webopedia's "Did You Know?" Article The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse.	Related Categories Security Viruses Related Terms antivirus killer antivirus program countermeasure malicious active content malicious code remote access Trojan horse virus worm Shopping Remote Access Trojan Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Firewalls 12 Store Offers Warranties and Service Agreements 4 Store Offers