Cyber Safety · 45 sec
Trojan horse (computing)
A concept that can help you make safer digital choices.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
In computing, a trojan horse or trojan is a kind of malware that misleads users as to its true intent by disguising itself as a normal program.
- How it works
Trojans are generally spread by some form of social engineering.
- Why it matters
Although their payload can be anything, many modern forms act as a backdoor, contacting a controller who can then have unauthorized access to the affected device.
Why this matters
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- Why it matters
In computing, a trojan horse or trojan is a kind of malware that misleads users as to its true intent by disguising itself as a normal program.