Glossary: Modern Vulnerabilities, Malware and Physical Attacks

Trojan

Also written: Trojan horse, trojans

Malware disguised as something the user wants, which the user installs willingly. It does not copy itself to other computers.

Where the book teaches it

Chapter 3: Malware, part 1: ransomware, trojans, worms, spyware and adware
Chapter 4: Malware, part 2: viruses, rootkits, keyloggers, logic bombs and fileless malware

Related terms

RAT (remote access Trojan)Backdoor Beaconing Allow listing Worm