Cybersecurity Glossary: Terms Explained in Plain English | TecnetOne

What Is a Cyber Threat? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 10:32:35 PM

A cyber threat is any person, event or circumstance that can harm a company's systems or information, such as a cybercriminal, malware, human error or a power failure. Risk arises when a threat can exploit an existing vulnerability.

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