trojan

• Descreve um tipo de software malicioso (malware) que se disfarça como um arquivo ou programa legítimo para enganar os usuários e fazê-los baixá-lo e instalá-lo. Em sentido figurado, refere-se a algo que parece inofensivo, mas que na verdade é prejudicioso ou enganoso.

Describes a type of malicious software (malware) that disguises itself as a normal file or program to trick users into downloading and installing it.

1. Malicious softwareB2formalIT

   Describing a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it.

   Cavalo de Troia

   • The trojan virus was hidden inside a free game download.
   • Antivirus software detected a trojan horse on the system.
   • He accidentally installed a trojan program from an email attachment.

2. Relating to ancient TroyB2formal

   Of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants.

   Troiano

   • The trojan war is a famous event in Greek mythology.
   • Archaeologists discovered trojan artifacts in the ruins.
   • The trojan horse was a legendary wooden structure used to enter Troy.

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de software malicioso que se disfarça de programa legítimo ou desejado para enganar o usuário e fazê-lo instalá-lo, passando então a causar danos ou permitir acesso não autorizado.

A noun referring to a type of malicious software that is disguised as a legitimate or desirable program in order to trick users into installing it, which then causes harm or allows unauthorized access.

1. Malicious softwareB2formalIT

   A type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate, useful program to trick users into installing it, which then allows unauthorized access to the computer system.

   Cavalo de Troia

   • The antivirus software detected a trojan hidden in the email attachment.
   • He accidentally downloaded a trojan that stole his personal data.
   • Trojans often appear as free games or software updates.

   Sinônimostrojan horse