Malware
Trojan Horse
Also known as: Trojan, Malicious trojan
Definition
Malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program to trick users into running it, delivering a hidden malicious payload.
Examples
- Emotet, originally a banking trojan that became a major malware distribution platform.
- Zeus/Zbot, a banking trojan that stole online-banking credentials for years.
Related terms
Banking Trojan
Malware designed to steal online-banking credentials and authorize fraudulent transactions, typically through web injects, form grabbing, or overlays.
Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
Malware that gives an attacker covert, interactive control of an infected device, similar to a hidden remote-administration tool.
Dropper
Malware whose role is to install ("drop") another malicious payload onto a target system, often after evading initial detection.
Backdoor
A covert mechanism that bypasses normal authentication or access controls to give an attacker future entry to a system.
Social Engineering
The psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or disclosing confidential information that benefits an attacker.
Malware
Any software intentionally designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computers, networks, or data.