external threats
definitions
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Dangers, hostile forces, or aggressive actions originating from outside a nation, organization, or protected area that pose a risk to its security or stability.en: Dangers, hostile forces, or aggressive actions originating from outside a nation, organization, or protected area that pose a risk to its security or stability.
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Malicious activities, cyberattacks, or unauthorized access attempts targeting computer systems, networks, or data from outside sources.en: Malicious activities, cyberattacks, or unauthorized access attempts targeting computer systems, networks, or data from outside sources.
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Market risks, competitive pressures, regulatory changes, or economic downturns originating outside a company that could negatively impact its operations or profitability.en: Market risks, competitive pressures, regulatory changes, or economic downturns originating outside a company that could negatively impact its operations or profitability.
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Stressful situations, adversities, or dangers perceived as originating from outside an individual's control or immediate personal sphere.en: Stressful situations, adversities, or dangers perceived as originating from outside an individual's control or immediate personal sphere.
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Environmental hazards, invasive species, or climate-related factors originating outside an ecosystem that endanger native species or habitats.en: Environmental hazards, invasive species, or climate-related factors originating outside an ecosystem that endanger native species or habitats.
examples
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The government increased military spending to address external threats from neighboring countries.
The government increased military spending to address external threats from neighboring countries.
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The company deployed advanced firewalls to mitigate external threats to its server infrastructure.
The company deployed advanced firewalls to mitigate external threats to its server infrastructure.
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Rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are major external threats facing retailers this quarter.
Rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are major external threats facing retailers this quarter.
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Learning coping mechanisms helps individuals manage external threats without becoming overwhelmed.
Learning coping mechanisms helps individuals manage external threats without becoming overwhelmed.
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Conservationists work tirelessly to protect endangered birds from external threats like habitat loss and pollution.
Conservationists work tirelessly to protect endangered birds from external threats like habitat loss and pollution.