Glossary
Backdoor
A hidden method of bypassing normal authentication or encryption in a system, allowing an attacker (or, in some cases, a vendor) covert remote access. Backdoors can be planted by malware, inserted during development, or introduced through a compromised supply chain.
Recent coverage mentioning Backdoor
CVE-2026-75650: Adobe Commerce RCE via Template Engine Flaw
CISA warns of active exploitation of CVE-2026-75650, a critical RCE vulnerability in Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source platforms.
Slim Spider Targets Brazilian Financial Systems and Crypto Assets
Discover how the newly documented threat actor Slim Spider targets Brazilian financial infrastructure and cryptocurrency assets.
North Korean Hackers Deploy New Linux Espionage Toolkit
North Korean state-sponsored hackers target automotive and media firms in South Korea using a custom Linux espionage toolkit.
Zero-Day Exploitation: StyleSmuggler RCE in Magento, Adobe Commerce
Attackers are exploiting an unpatched zero-day (StyleSmuggler) in Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce for unauthenticated RCE, installing backdoors.
CVE-2026-6471: PostgreSQL Takeover via Logical Decoding Flaw
CVE-2026-6471, a 12-year-old PostgreSQL vulnerability, allows attackers with low replication privileges to achieve RCE and full database server takeover.
Node.js Abuse: Attackers Deploy Malware via Trusted Runtime
Threat actors are leveraging Node.js as a signed, trusted tool to deploy various malicious payloads, evading detection in targeted attacks since February 2026.
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