Backdoored describes a system, device, or software compromised by a hidden mechanism that bypasses normal security, granting unauthorized access. These vulnerabilities can be implanted in software, hardware, or AI models to enable remote control, surveillance, or data theft. It also refers to dishonest methods, or game strategies.
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Backdoored describes a system, device, or software compromised by a hidden mechanism that bypasses normal security, granting unauthorized access. These vulnerabilities can be implanted in software, hardware, or AI models to enable remote control, surveillance, or data theft. It also refers to dishonest methods, or game strategies.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Backdoored. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/backdoored
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