security risk
noun
1
: someone who could damage an organization by giving information to an enemy or competitor
2
: someone or something that is a risk to safety
Any package left unattended will be deemed a security risk.
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This isn’t just an economic concern; it’s widely recognized as a national security risk.
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Michael Moats, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Firewalls or passwords didn’t protect the documents, and student names were not redacted, which cybersecurity experts warned was a massive security risk.
—Claire Bryan and Sharon Lurye, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
Training Executives And Families On Privacy Best Practices Oversharing personal details on social media in the digital age can be a security risk.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Level 1 Advisories issued The lowest advisory level for safety and security risk is level 1.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Michael Moats, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Firewalls or passwords didn’t protect the documents, and student names were not redacted, which cybersecurity experts warned was a massive security risk.
—Claire Bryan and Sharon Lurye, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
Training Executives And Families On Privacy Best Practices Oversharing personal details on social media in the digital age can be a security risk.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Level 1 Advisories issued The lowest advisory level for safety and security risk is level 1.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Security risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/security%20risk. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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