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==How it works==

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There are many types of backdoor.

'''Backdoor malware'''

A backdoor malware is a software that, when executed installs a backdoor into the system that executed it.<ref name=":0" /> This is often referred to as a ''Trojan''. These often use an unpatched exploit to gain access to the system.

'''Propriatary backdoors'''

A propriatary backdoor is a built-in backdoor; A backdoor that was intentionally placed there.<ref name=":0" /> These backdoors can be used for good or bad purposes. Some may exist for testing purposes. However, if left in the final product, may be susceptible to exploitation. Other built-in backdoors are used by the company for nefarious purposes.

==Why it is a problem==

Backdoors can be used to inject [[spyware]] in order to collect information on users.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malwarebytes |title=Backdoor computing attakcs |url=https://www.malwarebytes.com/backdoor}}</ref>

Backdoors can be used to inject [[spyware]] in order to collect information on users.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Malwarebytes |title=Backdoor computing attakcs |url=https://www.malwarebytes.com/backdoor}}</ref>

==Examples==

* [[SecuRam installs backdoor on ProLogic series safe locks]].

*[[SecuRam installs backdoor on ProLogic series safe locks]].

==References==

[[Category:~~Common terms~~]]

[[Category:Backdoor]]

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 ==How it works==
-{{Ph-T-HIW}}
+There are many types of backdoor.
+'''Backdoor malware'''
+A backdoor malware is a software that, when executed installs a backdoor into the system that executed it.<ref name=":0" /> This is often referred to as a ''Trojan''. These often use an unpatched exploit to gain access to the system.
+'''Propriatary backdoors'''
+A propriatary backdoor is a built-in backdoor; A backdoor that was intentionally placed there.<ref name=":0" /> These backdoors can be used for good or bad purposes. Some may exist for testing purposes. However, if left in the final product, may be susceptible to exploitation. Other built-in backdoors are used by the company for nefarious purposes.
 ==Why it is a problem==
-Backdoors can be used to inject [[spyware]] in order to collect information on users.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malwarebytes |title=Backdoor computing attakcs |url=https://www.malwarebytes.com/backdoor}}</ref>
+Backdoors can be used to inject [[spyware]] in order to collect information on users.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Malwarebytes |title=Backdoor computing attakcs |url=https://www.malwarebytes.com/backdoor}}</ref>
 ==Examples==
-* [[SecuRam installs backdoor on ProLogic series safe locks]].
+*[[SecuRam installs backdoor on ProLogic series safe locks]].
 ==References==
 {{reflist}}
-[[Category:Common terms]]
+[[Category:Backdoor]]