Aakriti copied a game from her friend's system into her laptop. But after she executed this game, some of the data from her laptop was lost. What kind of malware do you think it is and what precautions should be taken to work with it?

The malware that infected Aakriti's laptop is a Trojan Horse. At first glance, the Trojan Horse seems to be useful but once it is activated, it harms the system by deleting files or by modifying useful information.

Aakriti can take the following precautions to safeguard her system from malware:

1. Scanning All Portable devices — All Portable devices should be scanned before use.
2. Security Programs — Installing reliable anti-virus software and updating it regularly is essential.
3. Regular security updates — Keep applications and operating system updated at all times.
4. Backups — Taking backups regularly is a good practice. This not only protects us against data loss but also helps to restore the integrity of the data.