compromised files
[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd ˈfaɪlz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form)
arquivos comprometidos
1. Digital files that have been accessed, altered, stolen, or corrupted by unauthorized parties, typically due to a security breach or cyberattack
The company discovered compromised files containing customer personal information after the ransomware attack.
A empresa descobriu arquivos comprometidos contendo informações pessoais de clientes após o ataque de ransomware.
2. Files whose integrity or confidentiality has been violated, making them unreliable or unsafe to use
We had to restore the compromised files from our backup system.
Tivemos que restaurar os arquivos comprometidos do nosso sistema de backup.
This term is prevalent in both Brazilian and American corporate and technology sectors. In Brazil, it's commonly used in IT security reports and compliance discussions. In the USA, it's standard terminology in cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance documents like HIPAA and GDPR notifications.
NYC Slang
hacked files, jacked files
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