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Trojan Horse Styled Drone Attack
- 04 Jun 2025
- 2 min read
Ukraine launched a covert Trojan Horse- styled drone strike targeting Russia air bases using FPV (First Person View) drones hidden in mobile wooden cabins transported by trucks.
- FPV drones are remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with a front-facing camera that transmits live video feed to the operator, giving a “pilot’s-eye view.”
Trojan Horse
- The term Trojan Horse has significance both in mythology (Greek) and cybersecurity.
- In mythology, it represents deception— a concealed threat presented as a gift.
- In cybersecurity, a Trojan Horse (or Trojan) is a type of malware that appears legitimate but secretly provides unauthorized access to systems once installed.
- It often uses social engineering to trick users into downloading or opening it, mirroring the ancient tale’s deceptive tactic.
- In military and geopolitics, a Trojan Horse refers to covert tactics, where weapons, agents, or technology are concealed within harmless-looking objects to infiltrate or harm an enemy.
Cyberattack
- About: A cyberattack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization.
- Types:
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