Trojan virus
Disguised computer threat
A Trojan virus—more accurately called a Trojan horse or just Trojan—is malicious software disguised as legitimate or harmless.
Like the wooden horse of Greek myth, it tricks users into installing it, then delivers its payload: stealing data, creating backdoors, or damaging systems.
Unlike true viruses, Trojans don't self-replicate; they rely on deception to spread.
Don't download that—it's probably a Trojan.
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- horseDomesticated riding animal
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
- cyber attackDigital system assault
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
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Trojan virusantivirus software
Malware detection program
security software · firewall · Windows Defender · McAfee · security suite
Trojan virusopen-source software
Publicly accessible code anyone can modify
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