wiretap

(Anglès)

Noun

A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.

Verb

To install or to use such a connection.

Etimologia (Anglès)

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap

Sinònims

bug

🐛

tap

eavesdrop

intercept

overhear

listening device

interception

monitor