Question

1. inferring why are some computer viruses called trojan horses?

Explanation:

In the Trojan War, the Greeks used a wooden horse (Trojan horse) to secretly enter Troy. Similarly, computer viruses called Trojan horses disguise themselves as legitimate, useful programs (like a harmless app or file). When users install/run them, the virus (like the Greek soldiers in the horse) gains unauthorized access to the computer system, causing harm (like stealing data, damaging files) while appearing benign initially. This parallels the deceptive nature of the Trojan horse in the myth.

Answer:

Some computer viruses are called Trojan horses because, like the Trojan horse from Greek mythology (which secretly carried Greek soldiers into Troy to enable its fall), these computer viruses disguise themselves as legitimate, harmless programs. When users install or run them, the viruses gain unauthorized access to the computer system and cause harm (e.g., stealing data, damaging files) while appearing benign initially, mirroring the deceptive, hidden - threat nature of the mythical Trojan horse.