What is it?
A Trojan is a type of malicious software that pretends to be a normal program.
Tech Understandability: Intermediate
Simple One-Sentence Definition
Trojan software tricks users into installing it to harm their computer.
Analogy or Comparison
It is like a fake gift that contains something harmful inside.
Why it matters?
Trojans can steal personal information or damage your computer.
Fun Fact
The name comes from the story of the Trojan Horse from ancient Greece.
Related Terms
malware: Malware is a general term for malicious software that harms computers.
virus: A virus is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other files.
spyware: Spyware is software that secretly gathers user information without their consent.
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