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Trojan horse in Russian

Trojan horse in Russian is Троя́нский ко́нь, Тро́янский ко́нь, троя́н — 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 Russian

Троя́нский ко́нь
noun
Pronounced: Troyanskiy kon
(figuratively) A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy.
Тро́янский ко́нь
noun
Pronounced: Troyanskiy kon
(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.
троя́н
noun
Pronounced: troyan
(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.
троя́нский конь
proper noun
Pronounced: troyanskiy kon
(Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the Trojan War.

What does "Trojan horse" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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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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.

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What is "Trojan horse" in Russian?

"Trojan horse" in Russian is Троя́нский ко́нь, Тро́янский ко́нь, троя́н. 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 pronounce Троя́нский ко́нь?

"Trojan horse" in Russian is Троя́нский ко́нь, pronounced "Troyanskiy kon".

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 Russian, "Trojan horse" is Троя́нский ко́нь, Тро́янский ко́нь, троя́н.

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

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "Trojan horse": Троя́нский ко́нь, Тро́янский ко́нь, троя́н, троя́нский конь.

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