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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Prince Harry wrote privately to the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, in December requesting a full security risk assessment after losing his appeal in court, according to The Guardian.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has, for example, labelled Chinese drones as a potential national security risk.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Instead, the business is forced to operate in cash, creating a constant security risk for its employees.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
When Lichter pressed him about what safety or security risk was posed by reporters, Baltazar said questions would have to be directed to ICE.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has, for example, labelled Chinese drones as a potential national security risk.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Instead, the business is forced to operate in cash, creating a constant security risk for its employees.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
When Lichter pressed him about what safety or security risk was posed by reporters, Baltazar said questions would have to be directed to ICE.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Security risk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/security%20risk. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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