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Trojan horse
Proper noun
  • The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Ilium/Troy during the Trojan War.
Noun
  • A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy. by extension
  • A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software. computing
  • A seemingly favorable offer designed to trick customers into making exorbitant payments. business
  • 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. politics