Exploration of the term 'backdoor' in cybersecurity and computing history

This chapter delves into the concept of 'backdoors' in computing and cybersecurity, exploring their origins, historical instances, and modern-day implications in cybersecurity breaches and supply chain attacks. Examples from World War I and II to current government and corporate incidents are discussed, including references to 'War Games' and high-profile attacks like NotPetya and SolarWinds.