infected tool
[ɪnˈfɛktɪd tuːl]
nounpl: infected tools
ferramenta infectada
1. A software application, utility, or hardware device that has been compromised by malware, virus, or malicious code and poses a security risk
The IT department discovered an infected tool in the company's network that was stealing employee credentials.
O departamento de TI descobriu uma ferramenta infectada na rede da empresa que estava roubando credenciais de funcionários.
2. A physical instrument or device contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, particularly in medical or laboratory contexts
The surgeon noticed the infected tool had not been properly sterilized before the operation.
O cirurgião notou que a ferramenta infectada não havia sido adequadamente esterilizada antes da operação.
3. In cybersecurity, any software utility or application used by attackers that contains embedded malicious code
Hackers distributed an infected tool disguised as a legitimate software update.
Os hackers distribuíram uma ferramenta infectada disfarçada de uma atualização de software legítima.
This term is primarily used in technical (IT/cybersecurity) and medical/laboratory contexts. In Brazil, cybersecurity awareness has grown significantly in corporate environments, making this term increasingly common in business settings. The phrase reflects concerns about digital security and safety protocols in both American and Brazilian professional cultures.
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