Trojan horse in German

Trojan horse in German is trojanisches Pferd, Trojaner, Trojanisches Pferd — Trojan horse means a program that looks harmless or useful but secretly damages a computer or gives an attacker access to it once it is installed.

Trojan horse in German

trojanisches Pferd

noun

(figuratively) A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy.

Trojaner

noun

(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.

Trojanisches Pferd

proper noun

(Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the Trojan War.

What does "Trojan horse" mean?

noun A program that looks harmless or useful but secretly damages a computer or gives an attacker access to it once it is installed.
"The free video converter turned out to be a Trojan horse that logged every password he typed."
noun A person, thing or plan that hides a harmful purpose behind an attractive or innocent appearance.
"Critics called the tax break a Trojan horse for dismantling the whole welfare system."
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.
"Virgil's account of the Trojan horse is the most famous version of the story."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Trojan horse in a sentence

The free video converter turned out to be a Trojan horse that logged every password he typed.
Most banking Trojan horses arrive as an attachment that the victim opens themselves.
Critics called the tax break a Trojan horse for dismantling the whole welfare system.
She was accused of being a Trojan horse for her old employer.

Similar words in German

malware ploy ruse subterfuge trojan wolf in sheep's clothing

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Trojan horse" in German?

"Trojan horse" in German is trojanisches Pferd, Trojaner, Trojanisches Pferd. Trojan horse means: A program that looks harmless or useful but secretly damages a computer or gives an attacker access to it once it is installed.

How do you use "Trojan horse" in a sentence?

Example: "The free video converter turned out to be a Trojan horse that logged every password he typed." In German, "Trojan horse" is trojanisches Pferd, Trojaner, Trojanisches Pferd.

Are there other ways to say "Trojan horse" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "Trojan horse": trojanisches Pferd, Trojaner, Trojanisches Pferd.

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