Trojan Horse

A Trojan horse, also referred to as simply a Trojan, is a form of malware that presents itself as legitimate software but contains malicious code. Trojans are designed to stealthily infiltrate the victim’s computer and grant access to threat actors.

Unlike viruses, Trojans don’t replicate themselves, but they can be just as damaging. One of the most insidious types of Trojan is a backdoor, which allows attackers to remotely control the affected computer.

To defend against Trojan Horse attacks, organizations should use reliable and regularly updated antivirus software, educate employees to avoid downloading unknown or unsolicited programs, and maintain robust firewalls and security protocols.