security flaw
[sɪˈkjʊrɪti flɔː]
nounpl: security flaws
falha de segurança
1. A weakness or defect in a system, software, or network that can be exploited by attackers to compromise security, steal data, or gain unauthorized access
The company discovered a critical security flaw in their mobile application that allowed hackers to access user passwords.
A empresa descobriu uma falha crítica de segurança em seu aplicativo móvel que permitia hackers acessarem senhas de usuários.
2. A vulnerability in code, design, or implementation that poses a risk to data protection and system integrity
Developers must conduct regular code reviews to identify and patch any security flaws before release.
Os desenvolvedores devem realizar revisões regulares de código para identificar e corrigir qualquer falha de segurança antes do lançamento.
The term is widely used in Brazilian tech companies, startups, and financial institutions due to increasing cybersecurity concerns. In the USA, it's standard terminology in IT, cybersecurity, and compliance discussions. Both cultures prioritize security flaw disclosure and remediation, with regulatory frameworks like LGPD (Brazil) and GDPR (Europe) requiring prompt reporting and fixing of such vulnerabilities.
NYC Slang
security hole / vuln (shortened)
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