Understanding Trojan Malware
(And How That Knowledge Will Keep Your Business Safe!)
Let's talk about something that's becoming a massive headache for businesses in 2025 - Trojan malware. You know, those sneaky little programs that pretend to be harmless but are actually digital troublemakers in disguise!
Why should you care?
Think of a Trojan like a wolf in sheep's clothing - it looks harmless on the outside but has nasty surprises inside. These digital tricksters can:
• Steal your sensitive business data
• Spy on your keystrokes (including passwords!)
• Turn your computer into a zombie for cyber attacks
• Open backdoors for other malware
A few home truths about those Trojans!
We’re not about scare tactics, but the number of attacks is more than a little concerning. For example:
Around 190,000 new malware attacks happen every single second
Trojans account for 58% of all computer malware
Global cyber attacks increased by 30% in just Q2 2024
About four companies fall victim to malware attacks every minute
And the impact is real. Businesses that fall victim to serious malware attacks often struggle to recover:
• Lost productivity
• Damaged reputation
• Financial losses
• Compromised customer trust
But guess what?
We have a plan to help keep you protected!
Follow these simple measures to minimise the chance of a Trojan Horse galloping into your workplace:
Keep everything updated by:
• Using software patches … they’re like digital vaccines!
• Setting up automatic updates
• Performing regular system checks
Train Your Team to:
• Recognise suspicious downloads
• Verify software sources
• Report unusual activity
Layer your security with:
• Strong antivirus protection
• Regular backups
• Network monitoring
• Email filtering
5 Pro Tips for extra protection
The Calibre team has put together their TOP 5 TIPS to help you stay protected…
Only download from trusted sources
Be wary of "too good to be true" offers
Keep your systems patched and updated
Use strong, unique passwords
Enable two-factor authentication
The Bottom Line 💡
While Trojans are getting sneakier by the day, protecting your business doesn't have to be complicated. Think of it like having good door locks … and remembering to use them. Basic security measures go a long way!
