An Introduction to Hardware-Based Backdoors

An Introduction to Hardware-Based Backdoors

Backdoors can allow unauthorized users to access an otherwise protected network or system. In cybersecurity, a backdoor is a weakness that’s used for this purpose. Hackers can bypass a network’s authentication processes by using a backdoor. While most...
Protecting Against Compiler Backdoors: What You Should Know

Protecting Against Compiler Backdoors: What You Should Know

Cyber attacks often begin with a backdoor. In cybersecurity, a backdoor is a method that allows a hacker to bypass a computer’s existing defenses. You may have antivirus software, a firewall, strong passwords and other defenses. With a backdoor, however, a...