trojan horse

• مصطلح مستمد من الأساطير اليونانية يدل على هدية أو خطة خادعة تبدو غير ضارة لكنها تهدف في الحقيقة إلى إلحاق الضرر من الداخل. ويُستخدم حديثاً غالباً للإشارة إلى نوع من البرمجيات الخبيثة تتنكر في هيئة برنامج مشروع، أو إلى أي أسلوب خداعي يُتخذ للتسلل إلى نظام أو مؤسسة.

A term originating from Greek mythology referring to a deceptive gift or strategy that appears harmless but is actually designed to cause harm from within. In modern usage, it commonly refers to a type of malicious software disguised as legitimate software, or any deceptive tactic used to infiltrate a system or organization.

1. Mythological storyB2formal

   A large wooden horse used by the Greeks to enter the city of Troy during the Trojan War.

   حصان طروادة

   • The story of the Trojan Horse is told in Homer's epic poems.
   • The Greeks built the Trojan Horse as a trick to win the war.
   • The Trojan Horse is a famous symbol of deception in ancient mythology.

2. Computer malwareB1informal

   A type of malicious software that disguises itself as a legitimate program to trick users into installing it.

   حصان طروادة

   • He accidentally downloaded a Trojan Horse from an email attachment.
   • The antivirus detected a Trojan Horse in the downloaded file.
   • Trojan Horses can steal personal information from your computer.