noun A type of malicious software designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
The Trojan Horse was a wooden horse used by the Greeks to infiltrate the city of Troy during the Trojan War.
In Greek mythology, the Trojan War was a legendary conflict in which the Greeks waged war against the city of Troy.
In computer science, a trojan is a program that appears to perform a desirable function for the user but instead facilitates unauthorized access to the user's computer system.
In marketing, a trojan horse strategy refers to a tactic in which a company offers a free or low-cost product in order to gain access to a customer's personal information or to upsell them on additional products or services.
A trojan is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate file or software in order to gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
In the context of cybersecurity, a trojan may be mentioned in articles or reports discussing common types of malware.
Psychologists may use the term trojan metaphorically to describe hidden emotional issues that manifest in different ways.