Trojan
UK: ˈtrəʊdʒən | US: ˈtroʊdʒən
n. 1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Troy.
n. 2. (computing) A type of malicious software disguised as legitimate software.
adj. Relating to Troy or its inhabitants; deceitfully harmful (as in "Trojan horse").
The word "Trojan" derives from "Troy," the ancient city in Asia Minor, famously associated with the Trojan War in Greek mythology. The suffix "-an" denotes relation or belonging (e.g., "Roman," "American"). The modern computing term "Trojan" (short for "Trojan horse") metaphorically references the deceptive wooden horse used to infiltrate Troy, now applied to malware that disguises itself as harmless software.
The Trojan warriors defended their city bravely during the decade-long war.
Cybersecurity experts warn against downloading files that may contain a Trojan.
The story of the Trojan horse is a classic example of strategic deception.
He unknowingly installed a Trojan that stole his personal data.
Archaeologists discovered artifacts believed to belong to Trojan civilians.