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==What is a backdoor==
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A backdoor is a silent way into your computer via websites, software, or OSes. It is achieved by exploiting a vulnerability in one of them to get in and control your computer without your consent. Many backdoors (and related security holes) can be found in outdated versions of software.
  
A backdoor is a silent way into your computer via a website, software, or operating system. It is achieved by exploiting a vulnerability in one of them to get in and control your computer without you knowing.
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==Problems backdoors can cause==
  
==Why are they bad==
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Backdoors compromise the safety of anything related to your computer. They can launch botnets which silently run on your computer without your knowledge, illegally.
  
Backdoors are bad as they compromise the safety of your computer, your network, your files, and anything else related to it. They can launch botnets which silently run on your computer without your knowledge for illegal use.
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==Protect yourself from backdoors==
  
==How can I protect myself from backdoors==
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* Update your software and hardware.
  
Update your software to its current version.
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* Do not use unlicensed software.
 
 
Do not use unlicensed (hacked/cracked) software.
 
 
 
Use, and have a up to date antivirus software.
 
 
 
Keep your OS up to date.
 

Latest revision as of 11:25, 19 February 2012

A backdoor is a silent way into your computer via websites, software, or OSes. It is achieved by exploiting a vulnerability in one of them to get in and control your computer without your consent. Many backdoors (and related security holes) can be found in outdated versions of software.

Problems backdoors can cause

Backdoors compromise the safety of anything related to your computer. They can launch botnets which silently run on your computer without your knowledge, illegally.

Protect yourself from backdoors

  • Update your software and hardware.
  • Do not use unlicensed software.