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How did a Trojan get its name?
Correct Answer
A Trojan got its name from the ancient Greek story where the Greeks gifted the king of Troy a big wooden horse with hidden soldiers inside to infiltrate the city of Troy. Similarly, a Trojan malware looks like a legitimate software but has hidden malicious code that tricks users into installing it.
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Explanation
The textbook explains the origin of the name 'Trojan' in section 12.2.4. It draws a parallel between the ancient Greek story of the Trojan Horse and the malware. Just as the Greeks used a wooden horse to hide soldiers and trick the Trojans, the Trojan malware disguises itself as legitimate software to deceive users. This analogy explains why such malware is called a 'Trojan'.