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Trojan

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Also known as: Trojan horse, disguised malware

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A Trojan is malware disguised as something useful or harmless — like a fake update or free app — that tricks you into installing it.

Real-World Example

A “free movie downloader” that secretly installs spyware is acting as a Trojan.

References

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