BusinessAugust 10, 2026
backdoors
BAK-dohr-z
Definition
Hidden or undocumented vulnerabilities, flaws, or access points within a computer program that allow someone to bypass normal security measures.
Etymology
Derived from the literal 'back door' of a house, which provides an unobtrusive or secret entry. In computing, it became a standard term by the 1970s to describe illicit ways to bypass software authentication.
In the news
The article uses the term to warn that a verified smart contract is not necessarily safe, as the code could still contain hidden backdoors that allow creators to manipulate or drain the contract.
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