trojan
IPA: trˈoʊdʒʌn
noun
- (computing) Malware that appears to perform or actually performs a desired task for a user while performing a harmful task without the user's knowledge or consent.
- A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy.
- A student (especially an athlete) of the University of Southern California.
- (astrophysics) A Trojan asteroid.
- (astrophysics) An object residing at a Trojan point.
- (computing) A Trojan horse.
- (in similes) One who shows great pluck, endurance, strength, etc.
verb
- (computing, transitive) To infect (a system) with a trojan.
adjective
- (astronomy) Describing a satellite (moon or minor planet) that shares an orbit with another
- Of, or relating to, the famed city of Troy or its inhabitants.
- Involving great strength or endurance.
- (astrophysics) Of, or relating to, a Trojan point.
- (programming) Of, or relating to, a certain type of malware.
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