article_snippet: What is a 'backdoor'?
article_snippet: A backdoor is a hidden remote access from an outside source to the device that enables the hacker to have almost full access with little detection.
article_snippet: Backdoors are not the type of thing an average hacker can easily exploit.
article_snippet: Backdoors can provide access to unencrypted information even if users have chosen to encrypt the data users back up.
article_snippet: Backdoors are not the type of thing an average hacker can easily exploit, and so far there has been no evidence an average hacker've been used for identity theft or a criminal attack .