trojan horse

• Término que proviene de la mitología griega y designa un regalo engañoso o una estrategia que parece inofensiva pero que en realidad pretende causar daño desde dentro. En el uso moderno se refiere comúnmente a un tipo de software malicioso disfrazado de programa legítimo, o a cualquier táctica engañosa usada para infiltrarse en un sistema u organización.

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.

   Caballo de Troya

   • 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.

   caballo de Troya (informático)

   • 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.