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Trojan horse
Meaning
Noun
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In Computer security:
A
subversive
person or
device
placed
within the
ranks
of the enemy.
●
In Computer security & Computer security:
A
malicious
program
that is
disguised
as
legitimate
software.
●
In Business:
A
seemingly
favorable
offer
designed
to
trick
customers into making
exorbitant
payments.
●
In Politics & Computer security:
A person, organization,
social movement
,
piece
of
legislation
, or
ideology
with
a negative
agenda
or
evil
intentions
under the
guise
of positive
values
or good
intentions
.
Verb
●
In Computer security:
Alternative form of Trojan-horse
Name
●
The
hollow
wooden horse
by which the Greeks
allegedly
gained
access to Ilium/Troy during the Trojan War.
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Alternative form of Trojan horse
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