trojansk hest — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Trojan horse noun A program that looks harmless or useful but secretly damages a computer or gives an attacker access to it once it is installed.
Senses
trojansk hest is used for these senses in English:
- Trojan horse (figuratively) A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy.
- Trojan horse (computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.
- Trojan horse (Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the Trojan War.
Trojan horse — full definition
- noun A program that looks harmless or useful but secretly damages a computer or gives an attacker access to it once it is installed.
- noun A person, thing or plan that hides a harmful purpose behind an attractive or innocent appearance.
- noun The huge hollow wooden horse of Greek legend, left outside Troy and taken inside the city by the Trojans, allowing the hidden Greek soldiers to open the gates.
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