Trojan.Tilcun.B - yet another dubious infection one needs to watch out for!

Trojan.Tilcun.B is an infection which tends to infiltrate a system via security or browser exploits and is usually unseen once in the system.

Upon installation, Trojan.Tilcun.B will carry out its harmful functionality, and will only compromise the system it has infiltrated.

Functions which may be carried out by this nefarious infection include the following:

• Downloads/requests other files from Internet.
• Modifies some system settings that may have negative impact on overall system security state.
• Creates a start-up registry entry.

As with most of these type Trojan infections, Trojan.Tilcun.B works in conjunction with various other malware applications.

Important to bear in mind is the fact that once embedded within a computer system, Trojan.Tilcun.B will gather personal, financial and banking information stored on the system, and will allow an outside remote controller access to this gathered information.

In order to protect your system against the threat of Trojan.Tilcun.B, there are 4 main rules you should always adhere to:

• Rule 1:
Keep your Windows up to date. (Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your PC to receive security and critical updates automatically)

• Rule 2:
Download and install a reliable anti-spyware program, one that will recognise the current form of Trojan.Tilcun.B, a well as other forms of spyware.

• Rule 3:
Install a firewall onto your system, and keep it turned on. A firewall is essential for complete protection for your system.

• Rule 4:
Keep the definitions in your anti-spyware up to date at all times.

To ensure your system remains safe and secure, you should follow these steps to prevent PC threat invasions:

• Enable a firewall on your computer.
• Get the latest computer updates for all your installed software.
• Use up-to-date antivirus software.
• Use caution when opening attachments and accepting file transfers.
• Use caution when clicking on links to web pages.

So, to recap: in order to avoid any unneeded risks of damage to your computer system, it is highly recommended to make use of a reliable and legitimate anti-spyware application, so as to remove Trojan.Tilcun.B and all its components from the infected computer system.