Trojan horse

== English == === Alternative forms === Trojan Horse === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === the Trojan horse (Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the Trojan War. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Noun === Trojan horse (plural Trojan horses) (figuratively) A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy. (computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software. Synonym: Trojan (business) A seemingly favorable offer designed to trick customers into making exorbitant payments. (politics) 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. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== stalking horse === Verb === Trojan horse (third-person singular simple present Trojan horses, present participle Trojan horsing, simple past and past participle Trojan horsed) Alternative form of Trojan-horse. === Further reading === Trojan horse on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Trojan horse (computing) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Trojan horse (business) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia