trojan horse

• Ein Begriff aus der griechischen Mythologie für ein trügerisches Geschenk oder eine Strategie, die harmlos erscheint, aber darauf abzielt, von innen Schaden anzurichten. In der modernen Verwendung meist ein Schadprogramm, das sich als legitime Software tarnt, oder jede täuschende Taktik zum Eindringen in ein System oder eine Organisation.

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.

   Trojanisches Pferd

   • 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.

   Trojanisches Pferd

   • 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.