compromised unit
[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: compromised units
unidade comprometida
1. A military, organizational, or technical unit that has been damaged, infiltrated, or rendered unreliable due to enemy action, sabotage, security breach, or malfunction
The compromised unit was immediately withdrawn from the field for investigation.
A unidade comprometida foi imediatamente retirada do campo para investigação.
2. In cybersecurity, a system or device that has been breached or infected with malware and can no longer be trusted
The IT team isolated the compromised unit to prevent further network damage.
A equipe de TI isolou a unidade comprometida para evitar danos adicionais à rede.
3. Any component or group whose reliability or integrity has been questioned or damaged
After the scandal, the compromised unit of the department was restructured.
Após o escândalo, a unidade comprometida do departamento foi reestruturada.
This term is primarily used in professional contexts such as military operations, cybersecurity, corporate governance, and institutional management in both American and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking environments. It carries formal connotations and is less commonly used in casual conversation.
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