Trojan
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices
Malware hidden inside software that seems harmless; a remote access trojan (RAT) gives remote access.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.1.B.2
Why it matters in Unit 4
The user installs it willingly, thinking it is useful.
Example
A free game that also opens a back door.
Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 4.1 Device Vulnerabilities and Attacks