The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to Cybersecurity - Part 3 - Trojan

The video tutorial discusses Trojans, focusing on banking Trojans that target Android devices. It explains how these Trojans operate, including their six-step process to steal credentials. Despite two-factor authentication, users remain vulnerable. The Ace CAD Trojan is highlighted for its ability to overlay multiple banking apps. Methods to remove Trojans include uninstalling apps, using Malware Bytes, and resetting routers. The video concludes with a preview of other malware types like viruses and spyware.

What is a key characteristic of Trojans that makes them particularly dangerous?

• They disguise themselves as legitimate applications.

• They can replicate themselves.

• They are only found on desktop computers.

• They require physical access to the device.

Which platform is most targeted by banking Trojans?

• Windows

• iOS

• Android

• Linux

How do banking Trojans typically capture user credentials?

• By overlaying the real banking app interface

• By hacking into bank servers

• By sending phishing emails

• By using keyloggers

What is a notable feature of the Ace CAD banking Trojan?

• It is only effective on iOS devices.

• It can overlay the interface of 30 different banking applications.

• It requires user permission to operate.

• It can only target one banking application.

What is one recommended method for removing a Trojan from a mobile device?

• Install a new operating system

• Disable internet connectivity

• Use a VPN

• Uninstall the malicious application