rogue network
[/roʊg ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/]
nounpl: rogue networks
rede fraudulenta / rede não autorizada / rede desonesta
1. An unauthorized or uncontrolled wireless network that mimics a legitimate network to intercept user data and credentials
The hacker set up a rogue network in the airport to steal passenger information.
O hacker configurou uma rede fraudulenta no aeroporto para roubar informações dos passageiros.
2. Any network operated without proper authorization or security protocols, often used for malicious purposes
IT security detected a rogue network operating on the company's premises.
A segurança de TI detectou uma rede não autorizada operando nas dependências da empresa.
3. A wireless access point that appears legitimate but is actually controlled by attackers
Users should be cautious of rogue networks that claim to be free public WiFi.
Os usuários devem ter cuidado com redes fraudulentas que se fingem de WiFi público gratuito.
This term is primarily used in cybersecurity and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It has become increasingly important with the rise of mobile device usage and public WiFi networks. In Brazil, awareness campaigns by ANATEL (telecommunications agency) and private companies frequently warn about rogue networks. The term reflects global cybersecurity concerns and is understood uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beware of fake hotspots
don't connect to unknown networks
a wolf in sheep's clothing (referring to rogue networks masquerading as legitimate ones)
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