Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse: A computer program that appears to have a useful function, but also has a hidden and potentially mali- cious function that evades security…
Definition
A computer program that appears to have a useful function, but also has a hidden and potentially mali- cious function that evades security mechanisms, sometimes by exploiting legitimate authorizations of a system entity that invokes the program.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A computer program that appears to have a useful function, but also has a hidden and potentially malicious function that evades security mechanisms, sometimes by exploiting legitimate authorizations of a system entity that invokes the program.
- Definition 3
A computer program that appears to have a useful function, but also has a hidden and potentially malicious function that evades security mechanisms, sometimes by exploiting legitimate authorizations of a system entity that invokes the program. (From: CNSSI 4009) (NICCS)