Trojan horse

Definitions

1. 1

   The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the…

   The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the Trojan War.

2. 2

   A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy.

3. 3

   A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.

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   1. 4

      A seemingly favorable offer designed to trick customers into making exorbitant payments.

   2. 5

      A person, organization, social movement, piece of legislation, or ideology with a…

      A person, organization, social movement, piece of legislation, or ideology with a negative agenda or evil intentions under the guise of positive values or good intentions.

      • Russia thinks of an atomic authority as a Trojan horse to get behind the iron curtain and impair her defense, and there is some reason historically for this view.
      • Seen like this, huge western companies function like a Trojan horse when they are invited inside the boundaries of LDCs.
   3. 6

      Alternative form of Trojan-horse.

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      Alternative form of Trojan horse.

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