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trojans

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˈtɹoʊdʒənz// tro·jans

n. malicious computer programs that look like safe or useful software. They trick you into installing them so they can steal your data or control your device.

n. malicious software designed to appear legitimate or benign to trick users into executing it. Often used to create backdoors or exfiltrate sensitive data from a compromised system.


SIMPLE

The hackers used trojans to steal passwords from thousands of computers.

CONTEXTUAL

Security experts warned that the free game download was actually a delivery system for several dangerous trojans.

COMPLEX

While traditional viruses replicate across files, trojans rely on social engineering to bypass security perimeters, often masquerading as essential system updates or productivity tools.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'trojan'; when referring to computing, it is almost always used in the plural to describe a category of threats.

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