Jan 19, 2007 12:53
17 yrs ago
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German term
Sicherheitslücke
German to English
Tech/Engineering
IT (Information Technology)
"Noch bevor das neue Microsoft-Betriebssystem Windows Vista für Privatkunden auf den Markt kommt, ist die erste Sicherheitslücke bekannt geworden."
I know there must be an English word for this.
Thanks in advance...
I know there must be an English word for this.
Thanks in advance...
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +8 | security gap |
Kim Metzger
|
| 4 +3 | Security flaw |
Valeska Maier-Wörz
|
| 5 +1 | security hole |
Steven Sidore
|
| 4 | vulnerability |
Endre Both
|
| 4 | security loophole |
Hilary Davies Shelby
|
Proposed translations
+8
2 mins
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Mexico
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
:
90
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I don´t always follow the crowd! ... thanks v. much."
+3
3 mins
Valeska Maier-Wörz
Native in German
professional translation
Native in: German (Variant: Germany)
Works in: Swedish to German, English to German, Danish to German, and 1 more.
Security flaw
Siehe Link....
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Isabel Hohneck
5 mins
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| agree |
John E. Kelleher
: flaw sounds better as it is a flaw of the OS, and not a gap in the firewall
1 hr
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| agree |
Erin McGann
1 hr
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+1
25 mins
security hole
No need to make this overcomplicated, it's referred to as a "security hole" in English as well.
Reference:
2 days 22 hrs
Endre Both
Germany
Germany
Native in German
Specializes in field
Germany
Seasoned IT expert
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 
, Hungarian (Variant: Hungary)
Works in: English to German
Related KudoZ points
:
40
vulnerability
...is the standard industry term.
289 days
Hilary Davies Shelby
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
German and "Geek" to English!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
Related KudoZ points
:
28
security loophole
I've just had to research this for my own translation:
HSBC knew about security loophole in online banking
System's designers did not leave defect 'accidentally' · Industry struggles to find ways to beat criminals.
www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2006/aug/11/news.money
Facebook security loophole warning - Technology - smh.com.au
USERS of the networking website Facebook are exposing themselves to identity theft and embarrassment because of security loopholes that allow personal ...
smh.com.au/news/technology/facebook-security-loophole-warning/2007/10/27/1192941404948.html
PC Pro: News: MIT warns of potential security loophole with VoIP
A lack of security through obfuscation, as experts warn VoIP can be used to cover the tracks of criminals.
www.pcpro.co.uk/news/83058/mit-warns-of-potential-security-...
security loophole: Definition and Much More from Answers.com
security loophole A vulnerability in software, typically in the operating system, that enables an attacker to compromise the system.
www.answers.com/topic/security-loophole
...etc.
HSBC knew about security loophole in online banking
System's designers did not leave defect 'accidentally' · Industry struggles to find ways to beat criminals.
www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2006/aug/11/news.money
Facebook security loophole warning - Technology - smh.com.au
USERS of the networking website Facebook are exposing themselves to identity theft and embarrassment because of security loopholes that allow personal ...
smh.com.au/news/technology/facebook-security-loophole-warning/2007/10/27/1192941404948.html
PC Pro: News: MIT warns of potential security loophole with VoIP
A lack of security through obfuscation, as experts warn VoIP can be used to cover the tracks of criminals.
www.pcpro.co.uk/news/83058/mit-warns-of-potential-security-...
security loophole: Definition and Much More from Answers.com
security loophole A vulnerability in software, typically in the operating system, that enables an attacker to compromise the system.
www.answers.com/topic/security-loophole
...etc.
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