Trojan

Trojan

A programme that appears to do one thing but actually does another (a.k.a. Trojan Horse)

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Internet; Internet security

A malicious program that pretends to be a benign application. It does not replicate but causes damage or compromises the security of your computer. Typically, an individual ...

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Language; Dictionaries

Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants.

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Software; Anti virus

A zoo is a collection of viruses used for testing by researchers. Also see: in the wild, zoo virus.

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