plaintext system
[/ˈpleɪntɛkst ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: plaintext systems
sistema de texto simples
1. A computing system or method that stores, transmits, or processes data in unencrypted, human-readable format without any encoding or encryption protection
Storing passwords in a plaintext system is a serious security risk.
Armazenar senhas em um sistema de texto simples é um risco grave de segurança.
2. In cryptography, a system where information is visible and readable without decryption keys or passwords
The old plaintext system was replaced with an encrypted database to protect customer data.
O antigo sistema de texto simples foi substituído por um banco de dados criptografado para proteger os dados dos clientes.
This term is primarily used in technical and cybersecurity contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It carries negative connotations in modern IT culture as it represents poor security practices. Organizations worldwide have moved away from plaintext systems due to GDPR, LGPD (Brazil), and other data protection regulations.
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