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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 your knowledge. Many backdoors (and related security holes) can be found in outdated versions of software.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 your knowledge. Many backdoors (and related security holes) can be found in outdated versions of software. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Problems backdoors can cause== |
| − | Backdoors | + | Backdoors 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. |
==How can I protect myself from backdoors== | ==How can I protect myself from backdoors== | ||
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Do not use unlicensed (hacked/cracked) software. | Do not use unlicensed (hacked/cracked) software. | ||
| − | Use, and have an up to date | + | Use, and have an up to date anti-virus software. |
| − | Keep your | + | Keep your operating system up-to-date. |
Revision as of 02:48, 12 March 2010
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 your knowledge. Many backdoors (and related security holes) can be found in outdated versions of software.
Problems backdoors can cause
Backdoors 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.
How can I protect myself from backdoors
Update your software to its current version.
Do not use unlicensed (hacked/cracked) software.
Use, and have an up to date anti-virus software.
Keep your operating system up-to-date.
