cookie invalidation
[/ˈkʊki ɪnˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən/]
nounpl: cookie invalidations
invalidação de cookie
1. The process of rendering a previously issued cookie unusable or expired, typically for security purposes such as user logout or session termination
Cookie invalidation occurs automatically when a user logs out of their account.
A invalidação de cookie ocorre automaticamente quando um usuário faz logout de sua conta.
2. A security mechanism that removes or disables stored cookies to prevent unauthorized access or session hijacking
Implementing proper cookie invalidation is essential for protecting user data.
Implementar invalidação adequada de cookies é essencial para proteger dados do usuário.
3. The technical action of clearing or expiring browser cookies to force re-authentication
The server enforces cookie invalidation by setting the expiration date to the past.
O servidor força a invalidação de cookie ao definir a data de expiração para o passado.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in software development, web security, and IT contexts. It is rarely encountered in casual conversation. Both English 'cookie invalidation' and Portuguese 'invalidação de cookie' are used interchangeably in Brazilian tech environments, with many developers using the English term directly. The concept is critical in cybersecurity discussions and user privacy protection.
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