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Trojan Horse

Syllabification: (Tro·jan Horse)
Definition of Trojan Horse

noun

Greek Mythology
  • a hollow wooden statue of a horse in which the Greeks concealed themselves in order to enter Troy.
  • (also Trojan horse) a person or thing intended secretly to undermine or bring about the downfall of an enemy or opponent:the rebels may use this peace accord as a Trojan horse to try and take over
  • (also Trojan horse) Computing a program designed to breach the security of a computer system while ostensibly performing some innocuous function.

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