decryption

[/dɪˈkrɪpʃən/]
nounpl: decryptions
descriptografia
1. The process of converting encrypted or coded data back into its original readable form using a key or algorithm
The decryption of the message required the correct password.
A descriptografia da mensagem exigiu a senha correta.
2. In cybersecurity, the action of decoding ciphertext to plaintext
Military personnel used advanced decryption techniques to understand enemy communications.
O pessoal militar utilizou técnicas avançadas de descriptografia para compreender as comunicações inimigas.
3. The method or system used to unlock encrypted information
Modern decryption algorithms protect sensitive financial data.
Os algoritmos modernos de descriptografia protegem dados financeiros sensíveis.
In Brazil and the USA, decryption is commonly discussed in contexts of cybersecurity, banking, and national defense. The term has become increasingly important in everyday conversation with the rise of digital privacy concerns and data protection regulations like LGPD in Brazil and GDPR in Europe.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decodingunlockingdecipherunscrambling
Antonyms / Antônimos
encryptionencodingscrambling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descriptografia
Most common term in Brazil for the decryption process
São Paulo
descriptografia
Standard technical terminology used in tech hubs
Portugal
desencriptação
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Angola/Mozambique
descriptografia
Follows Brazilian Portuguese convention

Related Words

decryptencryptionciphercryptographyalgorithmkeyplaintextciphertext

Related Idioms & Phrases

crack the code
unlock the message
break the cipher
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