security risk

American  

noun

1. a person considered by authorities as likely to commit acts that might threaten the security of a country.

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security risk British  

noun

1. a person deemed to be a threat to state security in that he could be open to pressure, have subversive political beliefs, etc

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Etymology

Origin of security risk

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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security risk

The governor of the Bank of England has warned G20 finance ministers that artificial intelligence could cause a global economic downturn and pose a significant cyber security risk to financial systems.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

In its annual defense report published earlier this month, Tokyo identified the close cooperation between Russia, North Korea and China as a security risk to Japan and its allies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Cleland did not engage in unlawful activity or otherwise take any action suggesting that she posed a security risk during this time period,” the lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

He claims these companies have such powerful tech that they represent a national security risk.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

They believed his hunger for publicity made him a security risk.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield