evil maid attack en · NOUN
Etymology
From the idea that a maid in a hotel might be able to carry out such an attack.
Meanings
- (qualifier:computer security) An attack on an unattended device, in which a person with physical access alters it in some undetectable way so that they can later secretly access it again.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| evil maid attacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |