# Trojan Taxonomy in Quantum Computing

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.10981 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2309.10981/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 20 Sep 2023.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Quantum Properties Trojans (QuPTs) for Attacking Quantum Neural Networks](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2507.08202/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Quantum computing introduces unfamiliar security vulnerabilities demanding customized threat models. Hardware and software Trojans pose serious concerns needing rethinking from classical paradigms. This paper develops the first structured taxonomy of Trojans tailored to quantum information systems. We enumerate potential attack vectors across the quantum stack from hardware to software layers. A categorization of quantum Trojan types and payloads is outlined ranging from reliability degradation, functionality corruption, backdoors, and denial-of-service. Adversarial motivations behind quantum Trojans are analyzed. By consolidating diverse threats into a unified perspective, this quantum Trojan taxonomy provides insights guiding threat modeling, risk analysis, detection mechanisms, and security best practices customized for this novel computing paradigm.