unauthorized connection
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd kəˈnɛkʃən/]
nounpl: unauthorized connections
conexão não autorizada
1. An electrical, telecommunications, or data connection established without proper permission or authorization from the relevant authority or owner
The utility company discovered an unauthorized connection to the power grid in that neighborhood.
A companhia de energia descobriu uma conexão não autorizada à rede elétrica naquele bairro.
2. Illegal access to a computer network, internet service, or telecommunications system without consent
The IT department detected an unauthorized connection to the company's secure server.
O departamento de TI detectou uma conexão não autorizada ao servidor seguro da empresa.
3. An unlawful link between two parties or systems for purposes of theft, fraud, or espionage
Law enforcement arrested suspects involved in an unauthorized connection scheme to steal water.
A polícia prendeu suspeitos envolvidos em um esquema de conexão não autorizada para roubar água.
This term is particularly significant in Brazil and the United States in discussions of utility theft, cybersecurity, and law enforcement. In Brazil, unauthorized electrical and water connections are common socioeconomic issues in lower-income communities, while in the USA, the term is predominantly used in IT security and cybercrime contexts. In both cultures, it carries legal implications and is associated with fraud prevention measures.
NYC Slang
illegal hookup; bootleg connection
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