compromised system
[/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: compromised systems
sistema comprometido
1. A computer system or network that has been breached or infiltrated by unauthorized users, malware, or attackers, resulting in loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability
The IT team discovered a compromised system in the company's main server room.
A equipe de TI descobriu um sistema comprometido na sala de servidores principal da empresa.
2. Any system (not necessarily computer-based) that has been weakened, damaged, or made unreliable due to external interference or internal failure
The security of the building became a compromised system after the locks were broken.
A segurança do prédio se tornou um sistema comprometido após as fechaduras serem quebradas.
The term 'compromised system' is critical in both American and Brazilian tech industries. In the USA, it's commonly used in IT security reports and government cybersecurity advisories. In Brazil, with the growing tech sector in São Paulo and increasing digital infrastructure, awareness of compromised systems has become essential for corporate and governmental cybersecurity protocols.
NYC Slang
hacked system, pwned system (gaming/tech community slang)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a compromised system is like a house with its doors wide open
security is only as strong as its weakest link in a compromised system
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