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Backdoor (computing)

A backdoor is a way of getting into a computer system or a program without needing to put in a password. The backdoor can be built in to the computer system or program by the people who created it or it can be added by someone else who wants to get access. A backdoor makes it possible for someone to get into the computer system or program without being detected and without needing a password.
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