unencrypted memory access

[/ˌʌnɪnˈkrɪptɪd ˈmɛməri ˈækses/]
nounpl: unencrypted memory accesses
acesso à memória não criptografado
1. A computer operation in which data stored in memory is accessed without encryption, leaving it vulnerable to unauthorized access or interception
The security audit revealed multiple instances of unencrypted memory access in the legacy system.
A auditoria de segurança revelou múltiplas instâncias de acesso à memória não criptografado no sistema legado.
2. In cybersecurity, the condition where sensitive data in RAM is readable in plaintext without requiring decryption keys
Attackers exploited unencrypted memory access to steal authentication credentials.
Os atacantes exploraram o acesso à memória não criptografado para roubar credenciais de autenticação.
This is highly specialized technical terminology used primarily in cybersecurity, software development, and IT security sectors in both Brazil and the USA. The term has become increasingly important with growing concerns about data protection and privacy regulations like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) in Brazil and GDPR in Europe.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plaintext memory accessunprotected memory accessexposed memory accessreadable memory access
Antonyms / Antônimos
encrypted memory accessprotected memory accesssecure memory access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso à memória não criptografado
Standard technical term used in Brazil
São Paulo
acesso à memória em texto plano
Alternative technical expression emphasizing plaintext nature
Portugal
acesso à memória não encriptado
Portuguese European variant using 'encriptado' instead of 'criptografado'

Related Words

memory encryptiondata protectionmemory securitycryptographyvulnerabilityRAM protection

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave data exposed to unencrypted memory access
vulnerable to unencrypted memory access attacks
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