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Definition[]

A trap door (also called a back door) is

“ a hidden software or hardware mechanism that allows systems controls to be circumvented. Software developers often introduce trap doors in their code to enable them to reenter the system later and perform certain functions.[1] ”

References[]

  1. ↑ Information Superhighway: An Overview of Technology Challenges, at 27 n.19.
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