die Backdoor
Translation
backdoor
Examples
Der Hacker nutzte eine Backdoor im System.
The hacker used a backdoor in the system.
Diese Software hat eine versteckte Backdoor.
This software has a hidden backdoor.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as an accusative object The hacker installed a backdoor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hintertür (back door), Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability)
Etymology
A loanword from English, combining 'back' and 'door'. Refers to a secret entry point into a computer system.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word. Just remember it's typically feminine in German: 'die Backdoor'.