poorly configured authentication

[ˈpʊrli kənˈfɪɡjərd ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: poorly configured authentications
autenticação mal configurada
1. A security system or authentication mechanism that has been set up improperly, leaving vulnerabilities or weaknesses that could be exploited by unauthorized users
The server had poorly configured authentication that allowed attackers to bypass login requirements.
O servidor tinha autenticação mal configurada que permitia aos atacantes contornar os requisitos de login.
2. An authentication system that does not follow best practices or security standards in its implementation
Poorly configured authentication settings exposed customer data to potential breaches.
Configurações de autenticação mal configuradas expuseram dados dos clientes a possíveis violações.
This is primarily technical jargon used in cybersecurity, IT development, and software engineering fields across both Brazilian and North American contexts. In Brazil, awareness of authentication security has grown significantly with increased digital transformation and LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance requirements. In the USA and NYC tech culture, this term is commonly used in DevOps, penetration testing, and security auditing discussions.
NYC Slang
borked auth setup / broken auth config
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inadequately configured authenticationmisconfigured authenticationweak authentication setupinsecure authentication configuration
Antonyms / Antônimos
properly configured authenticationwell-configured authenticationsecure authenticationrobust authentication system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autenticação mal configurada
Standard term used in IT and cybersecurity contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
autenticação mal configurada / falha de configuração de autenticação
Tech industry hub uses both formal and shortened variants
Portugal
autenticação mal configurada / autenticação incorretamente configurada
Portuguese preference for more formal grammatical structure

Related Words

authentication failuresecurity vulnerabilityaccess controlencryptionmulti-factor authenticationpassword managementsecurity breach

Related Idioms & Phrases

security flaw waiting to happen
a disaster waiting to unfold
an open door for attackers
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