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undermine endpoint defenses

[ˌʌndərˈmaɪn ˈɛndpɔɪnt dɪˈfɛnsɪz]
verb phrase
comprometer as defesas de endpoint
1. To weaken, bypass, or disable security measures protecting individual devices or endpoints in a network
Attackers attempted to undermine endpoint defenses by installing malware on employee computers.
Os atacantes tentaram comprometer as defesas de endpoint instalando malware nos computadores dos funcionários.
2. To exploit vulnerabilities in endpoint protection systems to gain unauthorized access
The zero-day exploit was designed to undermine endpoint defenses across the organization.
O exploit de zero-day foi projetado para comprometer as defesas de endpoint em toda a organização.
Synonyms
compromise endpoint securitydisable endpoint protectionbreach endpoint defensescircumvent endpoint controlsweaken endpoint protection
Antonyms
strengthen endpoint defensesreinforce endpoint securityharden endpoint protection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer as defesas de endpoint
Standard technical term used in cybersecurity contexts
Portugal
minar as defesas de endpoint
Alternative phrasing using 'minar' (to undermine/mine)

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach the perimeter
penetrate security layers
exploit security gaps
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