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Threat Library / Malware & Ransomware

high🇮🇳 India focus

Trojan Horse Malware

Malware disguised as legitimate software — a cracked application, an invoice document, a fake update — that installs a backdoor giving the attacker persistent control once run.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log