security fix

[sɪˈkjʊrɪti fɪks]
nounpl: security fixes
correção de segurança
1. A software update or patch released to address and resolve vulnerabilities or security flaws in a computer program, operating system, or application
The company released a critical security fix to protect users from the newly discovered malware vulnerability.
A empresa lançou uma correção de segurança crítica para proteger os usuários da vulnerabilidade de malware recém-descoberta.
2. A corrective measure implemented to eliminate security weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers
Users are urged to install the latest security fix immediately to safeguard their devices.
Os usuários são instados a instalar a correção de segurança mais recente imediatamente para proteger seus dispositivos.
Security fixes are critical in both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, IT professionals commonly discuss 'correções de segurança' in corporate environments, with emphasis on compliance and data protection (LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). In the USA, security patches are integral to cybersecurity culture and often released on 'Patch Tuesday' (second Tuesday of each month). The term reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity in both countries, with mandatory security updates becoming standard practice in both enterprise and consumer contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
security patchhotfixvulnerability patchsoftware update
Antonyms / Antônimos
security vulnerabilityexploitbreach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
correção de segurança
Most commonly used term in Brazil for software security updates
São Paulo
correção de segurança / patch de segurança
Both terms are used interchangeably in tech-savvy communities
Rio de Janeiro
correção de segurança
Standard usage in corporate and governmental IT sectors
Portugal
correção de segurança / actualização de segurança
Portuguese uses 'actualização' for update rather than Brazilian 'atualização'

Related Words

patchupdatevulnerabilitymalwareexploitcybersecuritybug fix

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply a security fix
release a security fix
install a security fix
deploy a security fix
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