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Because the Trojans were known to have such a protective wall to their city...like condoms are a protective wall.

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Why is there a virus called Trojans?

Trojans, or Trojan horses, are named after the ancient Greek story of the wooden horse used to infiltrate the city of Troy. In the context of computer security, a Trojan is a type of malware that deceives users by masquerading as legitimate software. Once installed, it can perform malicious actions, such as stealing data or granting unauthorized access to systems, all while remaining hidden from the user. The name reflects the deceptive nature of these threats, luring victims into executing them under false pretenses.


When was the Trojan horse story written?

It is a famous story from Greek myth/history in the Bronze Age or thereabouts. Greeks and Trojans were at war for many years. Greeks made the Trojan horse as a trick - filled it with warriors, then left it as a 'gift' at Troy's impregnable gates & pretended to withdraw. The Trojans fell for it, the warriors poured out, and Troy was destroyed.


What does trojan mean?

A Trojan is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program or file to trick users into downloading or installing it. Once activated, Trojans can carry out various harmful actions on a device, such as stealing data, spying on user activities, or allowing unauthorized access to the system.


What giant wooden animal is associated with the Trojan war?

The Trojan Horse is the giant wooden animal associated with the Trojan War. It was a gift left by the Greeks that led to the downfall of the city of Troy. The Trojans unwittingly brought the horse inside their walls, allowing Greek soldiers hidden inside to open the gates and sneak in.


Mythical merry making man-horse?

Equuleus, the "little horse," or maybe Pegasus, the winged horse. In mythology, Equuleus is associated with the horse Celeris, sometimes called a foal of Pegasus and sometimes a brother of Pegasus. Maybe also: * Sagittarius, the archer, depicted as a centaur. * Auriga, the charioteer * Centaurus, the centaur See http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/equuleus.htm