trojan
Malware that appears to perform or actually performs a desired task for a user while…Malware that appears to perform or actually performs a desired task for a user while performing a harmful task without the user's knowledge or consent.
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Meaning
1 sensesMalware that appears to perform or actually performs a desired task for a user while performing a harmful task without the user's knowledge or consent.
Trojaner
троя́нtroján
a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful
Origin
From Trojan horse.From Trojan horse.
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Forms
plural: trojansSynonyms
3 synonyms- a native of ancient Troy:DardanDardanian
- a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful:trojan horse
Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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