O firewall
Example: O firewall protege o computador contra ataques de hackers.
Definition
"Firewall" is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, protecting computers and networks from unauthorized access and cyber attacks.
Etymology
The word "firewall" originates from the combination of 'fire' and 'wall,' initially referring to a physical barrier designed to prevent the spread of fire within buildings. In computing, it was adopted metaphorically to describe a system that blocks harmful data from spreading across networks.
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