How RATS Can Control Your Computer
Another computer by way of the RAT (Remote Access Trojan) can control your computer. Criminals can use this to expose you to scams. The RAT program can trick your computer into thinking that a site is trust-worthy. It can even mimic your online banking or other sites you frequent to get your information. The user can then use your passwords or credit card numbers to steal your money and/or identity. They can also put you in debt by using your credit card number with out you even knowing. Remote Access Trojans can view, alter, copy, and/or delete your files from your computer. They can do it once or do it every time you restart your computer. It completely depends on what the user instructed it to do. This can cause your system to not function properly or crash completely.
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