A proteção por senha
Example: Você deve usar a proteção por senha no seu celular.
Definition
"A proteção por senha" refers to the security measure of using a password to restrict access to a device, account, or information. It ensures that only individuals with the correct password can gain entry, helping to protect privacy and sensitive data from unauthorized use.
Etymology
The phrase "a proteção por senha" comes from Portuguese, where 'proteção' means protection and 'senha' means password. The concept combines these words to describe the security practice of guarding access through a secret code. Did you know? The word 'senha' originally referred to a sign or token used in medieval times to identify soldiers or messengers.
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