programa ilegal
[pro-GRA-ma i-le-GAL]
nounmasculinepl: programas ilegais
illegal program
1. Software or application that violates laws or operates without proper authorization; often refers to malware, cracked software, or unauthorized computer programs
The user unknowingly downloaded an illegal program that compromised their personal data.
O usuário baixou inadvertidamente um programa ilegal que comprometeu seus dados pessoais.
2. Unauthorized or unlicensed software used for piracy or circumventing security measures
Installing an illegal program without a license is against copyright laws.
Instalar um programa ilegal sem licença viola as leis de direitos autorais.
3. Any computer application designed to perform illegal activities such as hacking, fraud, or data theft
Cybercriminals distributed the illegal program through suspicious email attachments.
Criminosos cibernéticos distribuíram o programa ilegal por anexos de email suspeitos.
In Brazil, software piracy has historically been common due to high software costs and lower purchasing power. The term 'programa ilegal' is widely understood in legal, educational, and cybersecurity contexts. The phrase is frequently used in government anti-piracy campaigns and IT security awareness training. In the USA, similar terms like 'pirated software' or 'cracked apps' carry strong legal and ethical implications, with significant penalties under the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).
NYC Slang
bootleg software, cracked app, pirated program
Related Idioms & Phrases
baixar um programa ilegal (to download an illegal program)
programa ilegal circulando na rede (illegal program circulating on the network)
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