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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Training Executives And Families On Privacy Best Practices Oversharing personal details on social media in the digital age can be a security risk.
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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
This frequently overlooked security risk arises from users not prioritizing browser updates, leaving their systems vulnerable to attack.
—Ashish Khanna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
One source said the leaks posed an operational security risk for officers involved.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
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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
This frequently overlooked security risk arises from users not prioritizing browser updates, leaving their systems vulnerable to attack.
—Ashish Khanna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
One source said the leaks posed an operational security risk for officers involved.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Security risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/security%20risk. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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