authentication lock
[/ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən lɒk/]
nounpl: authentication locks
bloqueio de autenticação
1. A security mechanism that restricts access to a device, account, or system until proper credentials or verification are provided
The authentication lock on my smartphone requires a fingerprint scan before I can access my files.
O bloqueio de autenticação do meu smartphone requer uma verificação de impressão digital antes de acessar meus arquivos.
2. A temporary or permanent security restriction that prevents unauthorized users from bypassing verification procedures
After multiple failed login attempts, an authentication lock was triggered on the account for security purposes.
Após várias tentativas de login falhadas, um bloqueio de autenticação foi ativado na conta por razões de segurança.
This is a modern technical term that emerged with digital security concerns. It's used consistently across Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries in IT, cybersecurity, and mobile device contexts. The term reflects the growing emphasis on data protection in the digital age across all Portuguese and English-speaking regions.
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