trojan horse

• Terme issu de la mythologie grecque désignant un cadeau trompeur ou une stratégie qui semble inoffensive mais qui est en réalité destinée à nuire de l'intérieur. Dans l'usage moderne, il désigne généralement un type de logiciel malveillant déguisé en logiciel légitime, ou toute tactique trompeuse utilisée pour infiltrer un système ou une 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.

   cheval de Troie

   • 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.

   Cheval de Troie

   • 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.