Difference between revisions of "Trojan horse"
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| − | A trojan horse is a type of virus that infects a computer. The virus appears to perform an appropriate function, but actually allows another unauthorized user to control the infected computer. | + | '''Definition'''A trojan horse is a type of virus that infects a computer. The virus appears to perform an appropriate function, but actually allows another unauthorized user to control the infected computer. |
| − | Example: A user might download a file named computer_game.scr. The user thinks that he is downloading a computer game, but infact the file will perform operations without the user's consent. | + | '''Example''': A user might download a file named computer_game.scr. The user thinks that he is downloading a computer game, but infact the file will perform operations without the user's consent. |
Revision as of 13:17, 6 March 2009
DefinitionA trojan horse is a type of virus that infects a computer. The virus appears to perform an appropriate function, but actually allows another unauthorized user to control the infected computer.
Example: A user might download a file named computer_game.scr. The user thinks that he is downloading a computer game, but infact the file will perform operations without the user's consent.
