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Method of bypassing authentication or encryption in a computer
A backdoor is a typically covert method of bypassing normal authentication or encryption in a computer, product, embedded device, or its embodiment. Backdoors are most often used for securing remote access to a computer, or obtaining access to plaintext in cryptosystems. From there it may be used to gain access to privileged information like passwords, corrupt or delete data on hard drives, or transfer information within compromised networks. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Backdoor (computing)A 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Spatialspectral-Backdoor: Realizing backdoor attack for deep neural networks in brain–computer interface via EEG characteristicsInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: The web application hacker's handbookThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Stability-Based Analysis and Defense against Backdoor Attacks on Edge Computing ServicesCited 25 times
- Go sideways: Trojan horse (computing)A closely related topic
- Go sideways: MalwareA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Stability-Based Analysis and Defense against Backdoor Attacks on Edge Computing Services
Robust Federated Learning for Ubiquitous Computing through Mitigation of Edge-Case Backdoor Attacks
Dual-Layered Model Protection Scheme Against Backdoor Attacks in Fog Computing-Based Federated Learning
On the Neural Backdoor of Federated Generative Models in Edge Computing
Backdoor-resistant certificateless-based message-locked integrity auditing for computing power network
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) backdoor: An EMI-based backdoor attack against computer vision systems
🆕 Influential since 2022
📚 Books worth reading
The web application hacker's handbookDafydd Stuttard, Marcus Pinto · 2007
Security Power ToolsBryan Burns, Dave Killion · 2007
The Basics of Hacking and Penetration TestingPatrick Engebretson · 2011
Unlock the hidden job marketDuncan Mathison · 2009
The CEH Prep GuideRonald L. Krutz · 2007
Official certified ethical hacker review guideSteven DeFino · 2010
Hacking Linux exposedBri Hatch, James Lee · 2001- 📕Unlock the hidden job marketDuncan Mathison · 2010
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