backdoored
Covertly granted entry
Backdoored describes software or systems that have been compromised with a hidden access point, allowing unauthorized entry while bypassing normal security.
A backdoored program may function normally while secretly transmitting data or awaiting commands: The update was backdoored—hackers had access for months.
The term extends to any situation where someone has been secretly undermined or bypassed: He got backdoored out of the promotion.
Hidden unauthorized access software
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- breachBreaking of agreement
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
zero-day · payload · injection · shell · persistence · exfiltration · RAT · implant
Covert intelligence gathering
- moleSubterranean insectivore
- insiderOne with confidential access
- sleeperOne at rest
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
sabotage · penetration · exfiltration · state-sponsored · APT · supply-chain · implanted · embedded
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- hiddenKept out of sight
- undetectedNot discovered yet
concealed · obfuscated · disguised · camouflaged · secret · undisclosed · undocumented · sneaky
Able to be abused
- unpatchedMissing corrective updates
- exposedOut in open
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
- weakLacking power or force
susceptible · open · insecure · unprotected · at-risk · defenseless · penetrable · accessible
rootkit
Hidden unauthorized access software
vulnerability · zero-day · payload · injection · shell · persistence · exfiltration · RAT · implant · dropper
espionage
Covert intelligence gathering
intelligence · sabotage · penetration · exfiltration · state-sponsored · APT · supply-chain · implanted · embedded · planted
covert
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- hiddenKept out of sight
undetected · concealed · obfuscated · disguised · camouflaged · secret · undisclosed · undocumented · sneaky · furtive
exploitable
Able to be abused
weak · susceptible · open · insecure · unprotected · at-risk · defenseless · penetrable · accessible · flawed
backdooredsecured
Made fast or obtained
protected · hardened · fortified · locked down · patched
- backdoor dealsSecret negotiations bypassing transparency
- backdoor accessCovert unauthorized system entrance
- backdoor pilotEpisode introducing potential series
- backdoor attackExploiting hidden system access