Q: What is it called when a hacker can get into a system through a secret entryway in order to maintain remote access to the computer?
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Q: What is the term for the situation when a hacker is able to get remote access to a computer system by breaking in via a covert entrance?
- Ransomware
- Adware
- A backdoor
- A Trojan
Explanation: The act of a hacker gaining unauthorized access to a system and establishing a concealed entry point to sustain remote access is sometimes referred to as the creation of a “backdoor.” The backdoor gives the hacker the ability to access the system without being discovered, and it may be used for a variety of nefarious actions, including the theft of information, the initiation of assaults, or the remote control of the hacked machine.