nhân mối
Definition
- Noun:
- Trojan horse: A type of malicious computer program that disguises itself as legitimate or desirable software to trick users into installing it, after which it performs harmful actions such as stealing data or allowing unauthorized access to the system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Máy tính của tôi có thể đã bị nhiễm nhân mối. (My computer may have been infected with a Trojan horse.)
- Phần mềm miễn phí đó thực ra là một nhân mối. (That free software is actually a Trojan horse.)
- Bạn không nên mở tệp đính kèm đó, nó có thể chứa nhân mối. (You shouldn't open that attachment; it might contain a Trojan horse.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "nhân mối" is a direct translation and technical loanword for "Trojan horse" in the context of cybersecurity. It is used almost exclusively in this specialized field.
Variants and Related Words
- Phần mềm độc hại (n): Malware; a broader term for malicious software that includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
- Virus máy tính (n): Computer virus; another type of malware that self-replicates and attaches itself to clean files.
- Sâu máy tính (n): Computer worm; a standalone malware program that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
Synonyms
- Trojan: A common shortened form of "Trojan horse" in English technical language.
- Trojan horse malware: A more explicit synonym.
Related Terms and Concepts
- Cửa hậu (n): Backdoor; a method, often installed by a Trojan horse, to bypass normal authentication and gain remote access to a computer.
- Nhân mối thường cài đặt một cửa hậu. (A Trojan horse often installs a backdoor.)
- Phần mềm diệt virus (n): Antivirus software; a program designed to detect and destroy computer viruses and other malware, including Trojan horses.