A Trojan, also known as a Trojan horse, is a type of malware that is typically disguised as a benign application or other type of file. Once installed, the Trojan can then be used to carry out a range of malicious activities, such as stealing data or passwords, or even taking control of the infected system.

Trojans are one of the most commonly encountered types of malware, and can be distributed in a number of ways, including via email, via infected websites, or via malicious software bundles. They can also be installed inadvertently by users who download and install infected …