Backdoors Attack
What is a backdoor A backdoor is a malware type that negates normal authentication procedures to access a system. As a result, remote access is granted to resources within an application, such as databases and file servers, giving perpetrators the ability to remotely issue system commands and update malware. Backdoor installation is achieved by taking advantage of vulnerable components in a web application. Once installed, detection is difficult as files tend to be highly obfuscated. Webserver backdoors are used for a number of malicious activities, including: Data theft Website defacing Server hijacking The launching of distributed denial of services (DDoS) attacks Infecting website visitors (watering hole attacks) Advanced persistent threat (APT) assaults Backdoor trojan installation The most prevalent backdoor installation method involves remote file inclusion (RFI), an attack vector that exploits vulnerabilities within applications ...