trojan

noun
UK: /ˈtrəʊ.dʒən/
US: /ˈtroʊ.dʒən/

  1. A type of malicious software that disguises itself as a normal file or program to trick users into downloading and installing it.

    1. My computer got a Trojan, and now it's acting strange. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's network security team detected a Trojan horse attempting to infiltrate the system. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person from the ancient city of Troy.

    1. The Trojan War is a famous story from Greek mythology. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to legend, the Trojan prince Paris abducted Helen, sparking a decade-long conflict. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

virus malware deceptive insidious
trojan adjective

  1. Relating to the ancient city of Troy or its people.

    1. He studied Trojan history in college. [ ] [ ]
    2. Archaeologists discovered several Trojan artifacts at the dig site near the coast. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to describe something that deceives or hides its true purpose, similar to a Trojan horse.

    1. The new app contained a Trojan element, stealing data from users. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's seemingly generous proposal was actually a Trojan tactic to gain more power. [ ] [ ]
trojan verb

  1. To install malware on a computer by disguising it as something safe.

    1. Someone tried to Trojan my laptop via email. [ ] [ ]
    2. Cybercriminals often attempt to Trojan systems by using fake software updates. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trojan" in English means: A type of malicious software that disguises itself as a normal file or program to trick users into downloading and installing it., A person from the ancient city of Troy..

The phonetic transcription of "trojan" is /ˈtrəʊ.dʒən/ in British English and /ˈtroʊ.dʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trojan": virus, malware, deceptive, insidious.

Example usage of "trojan": "My computer got a Trojan, and now it's acting strange.". More examples on the page.