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unauthorized access

[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd ˈækses/]
nounpl: unauthorized accesses
acesso não autorizado
1. The act of entering, using, or viewing a system, file, or resource without permission or proper credentials
The hacker gained unauthorized access to the company's database.
O hacker obteve acesso não autorizado ao banco de dados da empresa.
2. In legal and security contexts, the unlawful entry into a protected space or system
Unauthorized access to government facilities is a federal crime.
O acesso não autorizado a instalações governamentais é um crime federal.
Synonyms
illegal accessunauthorized entryunlawful accessbreach of access
Antonyms
authorized accesspermitted accesslawful access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso não autorizado
standard term used in IT and legal contexts
São Paulo
acesso não autorizado
commonly used in business and technology sectors
Portugal
acesso não autorizado
formal term used in cybersecurity and legal documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of security
security breach
hack into a system
break into a database
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