trojan

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a harmful computer program that looks like a normal, safe file.

n. a type of malware that misleads users of its true intent by appearing to be a legitimate or desirable application.

“He accidentally downloaded a trojan while trying to install a free game.”

“The security audit revealed a sophisticated trojan that had been exfiltrating sensitive data under the guise of a system update.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Informal

n. someone who works very hard or shows great strength and courage.

n. a person who demonstrates exceptional pluck, endurance, or determination in a task.

“She worked like a trojan to get the project finished by the deadline.”

“Despite the freezing conditions, the volunteers worked like trojans to clear the blocked roads before the morning commute.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. an asteroid or moon that follows the same path as a larger planet.

n. an asteroid or natural satellite that shares the orbit of a larger planet, remaining near stable points.

“Jupiter has thousands of trojans that follow it around the sun.”

“The mission was designed to study the composition of the Jovian trojans to better understand the early formation of the solar system.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. connected to the ancient city of Troy or its people.

adj. of or relating to the ancient city of Troy, its inhabitants, or the legendary war fought there.

Español:troyano

“The Trojan War is one of the most famous stories in history.”

“The museum features a collection of Trojan pottery discovered during the late nineteenth-century excavations.”

C2 · Proficiency Computing Technical · Slang

v. to put a harmful program onto a computer system.

v. to infect a computer or network with a trojan horse program.

“The hackers managed to trojan the server through a weak password.”

“Once the attackers had successfully trojaned the workstation, they gained persistent access to the internal corporate network.”