A Trojan virus is the most common but still is much difficult to remove out of computer. This is a virus which is an illusion for the user for showing itself as a beneficial program.
It works by hiding itself in seemingly useful software programs. Once installed, it can result in infection through out the system.
It is also dangerous for it is most of the time used for stealing information from your computer. It will then move this information to the author of this program. The author then is capable of controlling the infected computer through this virus. While a system is corrupted through this virus a user can experience unexpected popping up of undesired programs, resulting in a computer crash.
This virus propagates through a number of ways. The most common mean of propagation is email attachments. The developer of the virus uses multiple spamming means for its propagation. Vector emails contain attachments. As soon as the user opens up the page, infection gets in to the system. Another vector for Trojan virus is chat software like Yahoo and Skype. Still another means of propagation is through sending replica copies to other systems.
The best way for keep yourself on safe shores is never opening emails with attachments from unknown senders and also installing an anti-virus program for your computer.