Backdoor
Covert access point
A backdoor is a rear or secondary entrance to a building, often more private or discreet than the front.
By extension, backdoor describes anything covert or unofficial: a backdoor deal, a backdoor approach to the problem.
In computing, a backdoor is a hidden method of bypassing normal security to access a system—sometimes built in deliberately by developers, sometimes installed by hackers: The malware created a backdoor for remote access.
As a verb, to backdoor is to gain entry through such covert means.
Notable act or abuse
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
- breachBreaking of agreement
rootkit · remote access · unauthorized · encryption · firewall · intrusion · payload · RAT
Point of access
- alleyNarrow way between buildings
- rearBack portion or raise
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- porchCovered entryway structure
service entrance · delivery · tradesman · passage · yard · garden gate · latch · step
Concealed information
- hiddenKept out of sight
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
- illicitProhibited by law
undisclosed · sneaky · surreptitious · stealth · concealed · underground · unofficial · circumvent
Agreement or distribution
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- briberyCorrupt payment for influence
- influencePower to affect others
lobbyist · backroom · insider · quid pro quo · kickback · favoritism · cronyism · patronage
exploit
Notable act or abuse
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
breach · rootkit · remote access · unauthorized · encryption · firewall · intrusion · payload · RAT · shell
entrance
Point of access
porch · service entrance · delivery · tradesman · passage · yard · garden gate · latch · step · threshold
secret
Concealed information
- hiddenKept out of sight
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- unauthorizedNot officially permitted
illicit · undisclosed · sneaky · surreptitious · stealth · concealed · underground · unofficial · circumvent · evasion
deal
Agreement or distribution
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- briberyCorrupt payment for influence
influence · lobbyist · backroom · insider · quid pro quo · kickback · favoritism · cronyism · patronage · shady
- Surfingsurfboards, surfboard, longboards, shortboards, longboard
- Surf BreaksOff the Wall
Backdoorfront door
Primary household entry point
main entrance · grand entrance · public entrance · foyer · front gate