backdoor channels
[ˈbækdɔːr ˈtʃænəlz]
nounpl: backdoor channels
canais secretos / canais clandestinos
1. Unofficial or hidden routes of communication, access, or influence, typically used to bypass normal procedures or avoid public scrutiny
The executive used backdoor channels to negotiate the deal without board approval.
O executivo usou canais secretos para negociar o acordo sem aprovação do conselho.
2. In computing and security, unauthorized methods to gain access to a system, application, or network
Hackers exploited backdoor channels in the software to steal sensitive data.
Os hackers exploraram canais clandestinos no software para roubar dados sensíveis.
3. Informal or covert means of achieving political, business, or personal objectives
She got the job through backdoor channels rather than the official hiring process.
Ela conseguiu o emprego através de canais secretos em vez do processo de contratação oficial.
NYC Slang
the back way / going around the system / under-the-table deal
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