Backdoor

A backdoor is a method of covertly bypassing authentication, often in a digital system. A backdoor can be placed intentionally by a party to secretly access the system, or can be the result of a bug or exploit.

How it works

How the practice works.

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Why it is a problem

Backdoors can be used to inject spyware in order to collect information on users.

Examples

• SecuRam installs backdoor on ProLogic series safe locks.