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What Is a Backdoor? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

A backdoor is a hidden way into a system that skips normal authentication. An attacker can leave one behind after an intrusion, or it can come hidden inside legitimate software, and it's used to get back into the system at will.

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