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Applied Science and Research - Computer Problems & Security

Study terms related to system errors, performance issues, malware, cybercrime, authentication, access control, and computer protection.

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bug
bug
[Sustantivo]

an error or fault in a computer program, system, etc.

error de programación

error de programación

Ex: The software update aimed to fix a bug that caused the application to crash when opening large files. 
to corrupt
to corrupt
[Verbo]

to cause errors or damage to a digital file, program, or system, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to a malfunction or interference

corromperse

corromperse

Ex: A virus can corrupt your computer files if you're not careful. 
to crash
to crash
[Verbo]

(computing) to suddenly stop working

bloquearse

bloquearse

Ex: The application crashed while he was saving his work, causing him to lose unsaved data. 
to debug
to debug
[Verbo]

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

depurar

depurar

Ex: The software developer spent hours debugging the program to identify and fix the errors. 
down
down
[Adjetivo]

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

fuera de servicio

fuera de servicio

Ex: The company's website was down for maintenance, causing inconvenience for online shoppers. 
to freeze
to freeze
[Verbo]

(of software) to stop working properly and no longer respond to actions

congelarse, bloquearse

congelarse, bloquearse

Ex: My computer froze while I was working on the report. 
to hallucinate

(of an AI system) to generate false or fabricated information

Ex: The chatbot hallucinated a nonexistent source for its claim. 
laggy
laggy
[Adjetivo]

slow to respond, as a computer, game, or internet connection

Ex: The game got really laggy during the final boss fight. 
to overload

to subject an electrical system to a demand that exceeds its designed capacity

sobrecargar, sobrecargar un circuito eléctrico

sobrecargar, sobrecargar un circuito eléctrico

Ex: Plugging multiple high-power appliances into a single electrical outlet can overload the circuit. 
overflow
overflow
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a fault caused when a value is too large for the system to represent

Ex: The integer overflow crashed the calculation module. 
to time out

(computing) to cancel an operation or to turn off the computer automatically because a predefined interval of time has passed without a certain event happening

expirar

expirar

to hack
to hack
[Verbo]

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

hackear, piratear

hackear, piratear

Ex: Hackers may try to hack into your email account to send spam messages to your contacts. 
trojan
trojan
[Sustantivo]

a type of malicious software that appears to be legitimate but actually enables unauthorized access to a computer system

un caballo de Troya, un software malicioso tipo caballo de Troya

un caballo de Troya, un software malicioso tipo caballo de Troya

Ex: A well-designed Trojan can bypass security systems. 
malware
malware
[Sustantivo]

a software designed to disrupt or damage the computer without the user knowing

malware

malware

malvertising
malvertising
[Sustantivo]

the practice of embedding malware in online advertisements, or the ads themselves

Ex: The pop-up was actually malvertising disguised as a system alert. 
cybercrime
cybercrime
[Sustantivo]

criminal activities carried out through the use of computers or the internet, often involving unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of personal or financial information, fraud, identity theft, or the spread of malicious software

cibercrimen, delito informático

cibercrimen, delito informático

Ex: Cybercrime includes activities like hacking, phishing, and malware distribution. 
piracy
piracy
[Sustantivo]

unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books

piratería

piratería

Ex: Online piracy involves the illegal downloading or streaming of copyrighted movies, music, and software from the internet. 
virus
virus
[Sustantivo]

a harmful program capable of multiplying itself and corrupting files and not allowing a system, like that of a computer, to function properly

virus

virus

Ex: The virus damaged important system files. 
worm
worm
[Sustantivo]

a self-replicating program that spreads across networks without user action

malicious
malicious
[Adjetivo]

(of software or a code) intentionally designed to harm, damage, or disrupt computer systems, networks, or data

malicioso

malicioso

Ex: The antivirus software detected a malicious virus in the system. 
botnet
botnet
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a network of infected computers controlled remotely by malware

Ex: The botnet launched a massive DDoS attack on the banking site. 
firewall
firewall
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

cortafuegos, firewall

cortafuegos, firewall

Ex: The company installed a firewall to prevent hackers from accessing sensitive data on its internal network. 
antivirus
antivirus
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to protect a system from viruses by finding and destroying them

antivirus

antivirus

Ex: The new antivirus software boasts advanced features for protecting systems from malicious viruses and malware. 
safe mode
safe mode
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a diagnostic startup mode that loads only essential drivers and services

Ex: She booted the computer in safe mode to remove the stubborn virus. 
username
username
[Sustantivo]

a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media

nombre de usuario

nombre de usuario

Ex: His username is a combination of his initials and birth year. 
password
password
[Sustantivo]

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

contraseña

contraseña

Ex: Don't forget to change your password regularly for security. 
to log in
to log in
[Verbo]

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

iniciar sesión

iniciar sesión

Ex: You need to log in to your bank account to transfer money. 
to log off
to log off
[Verbo]

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

cerrar sesión

cerrar sesión

Ex: I need to log off my work computer before leaving for the day. 
cybersecurity
cybersecurity
[Sustantivo]

the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access

ciberseguridad, seguridad informática

ciberseguridad, seguridad informática

access
access
[Sustantivo]

(computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information

acceso

acceso

to authenticate

to verify a device, user, or process before an access to the computer's resources is allowed

autenticar

autenticar

Ex: The system will authenticate your credentials before granting access. 
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