plaintext data transmission
[/ˈpleɪntɛkst ˈdeɪtə trænzˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: plaintext data transmissions
transmissão de dados em texto plano
1. The act of sending unencrypted data or information over a network or communication channel in a readable, unprotected format
Sending passwords through plaintext data transmission is a serious security risk.
Enviar senhas através de transmissão de dados em texto plano é um risco grave de segurança.
2. Communication of information without encryption, making it vulnerable to interception and unauthorized access
The old email protocol relied on plaintext data transmission, leaving messages exposed.
O antigo protocolo de e-mail dependia de transmissão de dados em texto plano, deixando as mensagens expostas.
This is primarily a technical term used in IT and cybersecurity contexts in both the USA and Brazil. With increased awareness of data breaches, the term is frequently encountered in corporate security policies and educational materials about digital safety. In Brazilian corporate environments, companies increasingly avoid plaintext data transmission due to compliance requirements like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados).
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