Trojan Horse (Trojan)

Definition

A Trojan horse (Trojan) is malware that disguises itself as legitimate, useful software but secretly performs harmful functions.

Trojans are one of the most common malware types. They spread via phishing emails, fake downloads, manipulated software installations, or malicious advertisements.

Types: Remote Access Trojans (RAT), banking Trojans, downloader Trojans.

Related terms

Malware Ransomware Social Engineering
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