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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Method to bypass security and gain unauthorized system access
Backdoor Definition: Method to bypass security and gain unauthorized system access
A backdoor is a method by which authorized and unauthorized users are able to bypass normal security measures and gain high level access on a computer system network or software application. Backdoors may exist due to developers intentionally creating them during development improper system configuration or through malware infection. They represent a major security risk as they allow attackers to access systems while remaining undetected by normal security measures.
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