backdoor

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: недокументированный метод доступа к компьютерной системе или её данным; вход с задней стороны здания; или секретный, нечестный способ получения доступа к месту или должности.

A noun with multiple meanings: an undocumented method of accessing a computer system or its data; an entrance at the rear of a building; or a secret, underhand means of gaining access to a place or position.

1. Rear entranceA2formal

   An entrance located at the back of a building or property.

   Задняя дверь

   • The delivery driver used the backdoor to bring in the supplies.
   • We entered the house through the backdoor to avoid the rain.
   • The backdoor leads directly to the garden.

   Synonymsback entrance

2. Undocumented accessB2formalIT

   A hidden or undocumented method of bypassing normal authentication in a computer system, often used for maintenance or malicious purposes.

   Бэкдор

   • The hacker exploited a backdoor in the software to steal data.
   • Developers sometimes leave a backdoor for debugging purposes.
   • The security audit discovered a backdoor in the network.

   Synonymsback doorbypass

3. Secret or indirect meansC1informal

   A covert or indirect method of achieving something, especially gaining access to a position or advantage.

   Закулисный или непрямой способ

   • He got the job through a backdoor connection in the company.
   • They used a backdoor deal to secure the contract.
   • The politician was accused of using backdoor methods to influence the vote.

   Synonymsloopholesidestep

   Antonymspublicitytransparency