How To Simply and Effectively Deal With Remote Access Trojans

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We often write about malware here at MakeUseOf. One of the most perniciously evil types of malware is the “Remote Access Trojan”, or RAT. What separates them from the rest of the malware pack is that once installed, they allow an attacker to remotely control the infected computer from anywhere in the world. This week, Matthew Hughes explains what to do when you’ve been infected with one: A Reader Writes: For the past month my computer has been acting strangely. From what I’ve read, I’m pretty sure it’s been infected with a Remote Access Trojan. Obviously, I’m really concerned. Can...

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