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Backdoor (Noun)

An undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The cyber security team discovered a backdoor in the company's database that had been used by hackers to steal sensitive information.
A backdoor was left in the code by the developer, allowing them to gain unauthorized access to the system.
The backdoor had been in place for months before the IT team finally detected it and took steps to close the vulnerability.
The malware installed a backdoor on the victim's computer, giving the attacker remote access to their files.
After the security audit, the company was shocked to find a backdoor in their network that had been hidden for years.

An entrance at the rear of a building.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She let herself in through the backdoor to avoid disturbing the rest of the family.
The guests were advised to enter through the backdoor due to construction in the front area.
The smell of freshly baked cookies wafted out of the backdoor where the chef was working.
As a child, she always used the backdoor to sneak out and play in the backyard with her friends.
The owners installed an extra lock on the backdoor for added security.

A secret or underhand means of access (to a place or a position); "he got his job through the back door".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The politician was accused of using a backdoor to influence the decision-making process and secure funding for her friend's company.
Getting a job at the prestigious firm often requires having a personal connection, essentially a backdoor to the company's hiring process.
The new policy was criticized for creating a backdoor for corporations to evade environmental regulations.
The activist group claimed that the government had used a backdoor to pass the contentious legislation without adequate public debate.
Critics argued that the system allowed wealthy donors to purchase influence through a backdoor, undermining the integrity of the electoral process.