access broker

noun

1. a lobbyist or public-relations executive who was formerly a political figure or otherwise has connections to high officials in a governmental administration.

Example Sentences

Radiant says it paid the initial access broker money for access to Kido's system.

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In a common process, the "initial access broker" sold the Kido access to Radiant, which went on to further infiltrate Kido's systems and steal the data.

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Genesis was a particularly prolific and user-friendly “initial access broker” whose services were used as a means for online fraud and ransomware attacks, according to the Justice Department.

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Kempner, a longtime Democratic fundraiser and liberal activist who could not be reached for comment, has been an active access broker for the Democratic party.

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