verification lock
[/ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən lɑːk/]
nounpl: verification locks
bloqueio de verificação
1. A security mechanism that prevents access to a device, account, or system until proper verification credentials or identity confirmation is provided
The verification lock on the smartphone requires biometric authentication before the device can be unlocked.
O bloqueio de verificação no smartphone exige autenticação biométrica antes que o dispositivo possa ser desbloqueado.
2. A technical safeguard implemented to confirm ownership or authorized use before granting access to protected resources
Google's verification lock prevented unauthorized access to the account after multiple failed login attempts.
O bloqueio de verificação do Google impediu o acesso não autorizado à conta após várias tentativas de login falhadas.
3. A feature that temporarily restricts functionality until identity is verified through a predetermined method
The app's verification lock required email confirmation before the user could change their password.
O bloqueio de verificação do aplicativo exigiu confirmação por e-mail antes que o usuário pudesse alterar sua senha.
Verification locks are increasingly important in both Brazilian and American digital culture due to rising cybersecurity concerns. The term is predominantly used in tech support, IT documentation, and consumer electronics contexts across both countries. In Brazil, companies often implement verification locks on banking apps and government digital services (like CPF-related platforms) to comply with security regulations.
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