undocumented modification
[ˌʌndɑːkjuˈmɛntɪd ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: undocumented modifications
modificação não documentada
1. An unauthorized or unrecorded change made to software, hardware, or a system without proper documentation, tracking, or approval
The discovery of undocumented modifications in the source code raised serious security concerns.
A descoberta de modificações não documentadas no código-fonte levantou preocupações sérias de segurança.
2. An alteration to a product or system that has not been officially recorded in technical documentation or change logs
The IT department discovered undocumented modifications to the server configuration during the audit.
O departamento de TI descobriu modificações não documentadas na configuração do servidor durante a auditoria.
This term is primarily used in technical, corporate, and regulatory contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it carries significant weight in compliance discussions and internal audits. In the USA, particularly in regulated industries, undocumented modifications can result in compliance violations and security breaches, making the term critical in risk management discussions.
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