2006-08-07 22:39:54 · 20 answers · asked by devilsaintgoblet 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Door in the back or some way that's not meant to be used normally.
It is a term used when you have found a way in a computer system that is not for the general public. Like getting but not going through the log in sequence to verify your identity.
2006-08-07 22:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A backdoor in a computer system (or cryptosystem or algorithm) is a method of bypassing normal authentication or securing remote access to a computer, while attempting to remain hidden from casual inspection. The backdoor may take the form of an installed program (e.g., Back Orifice or the Sony/BMG rootkit backdoor installed when any of millions of Sony music CDs were played on a Windows computer), or could be a modification to a legitimate program.
2006-08-08 06:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A backdoor in a computer system (or cryptosystem or algorithm) is a method of bypassing normal authentication or securing remote access to a computer, while attempting to remain hidden from casual inspection. The backdoor may take the form of an installed program (e.g., Back Orifice or the Sony/BMG rootkit backdoor installed when any of millions of Sony music CDs were played on a Windows computer), or could be a modification to a legitimate program.
2006-08-08 05:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by Brendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Also called a trapdoor. An undocumented way of gaining access to a program, online service or an entire computer system. The backdoor is written by the programmer who creates the code for the program. It is often only known by the programmer. A backdoor is a potential security risk.
2006-08-08 05:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by mallimalar_2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the name of a Trojan virus. It is also a technique used by Trojans to get into your computer undetected(entering through the backdoor). Once installed the Anti-Virus program can detect it.
It is also a door on a building, usually, located at the back of the building.
2006-08-08 05:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a backdoor is an interborder escape passage for people who wanted to escape prosecution or just to get rid of the country he is in. Usually a good backdoor is the sea where it is unlikely for guards to check every passing boat .
2006-08-08 06:04:59 · answer #6 · answered by Puzzledmind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone writes a program they put in a secret line of code that will allow them to access any computer that runs that program
2006-08-08 05:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jackal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backdoor
2006-08-08 05:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by xenomorphic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the opposite of front door
2006-08-08 05:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by lisa s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 which is at back side
2006-08-08 05:43:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋