SSCP · Question #1233
A program that intentionally leaves a security hole or covert method of access is referred to as a ___________.
The correct answer is B. Back door. A back door is a hidden method deliberately placed in a system or application to bypass normal security controls and provide covert access.
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A program that intentionally leaves a security hole or covert method of access is referred to as a ___________.
Options
- ALogic bomb
- BBack door
- CTrojan horse
- DHoney pot
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A2% (1)
- B90% (38)
- C5% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A back door is a hidden method deliberately placed in a system or application to bypass normal security controls and provide covert access.
A logic bomb is a piece of code that executes a malicious function when specific conditions are met, which is different from creating a persistent covert access method.
A back door specifically refers to a covert method of bypassing normal authentication or encryption in a computer system, a product, or an embedded device (like a router) or by software, allowing for secret or unauthorized access. This matches the description of a program intentionally leaving a security hole or covert method of access.
A Trojan horse disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installation, but its primary function isn't necessarily to leave a security hole but to perform other malicious actions.
A honeypot is a security mechanism designed to detect and deflect attacks by appearing to be a vulnerable system, not a malicious program leaving a security hole.
Concept tested: Malware types and definitions
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/backdoor-description
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