Use stole in a sentence. 1  a long, robelike outer garment worn by matrons in ancient Rome. 2  a long, decorated strip of cloth worn around the neck or over one shoulder by officiating clergy of various churches. 3  a woman's long scarf of cloth or fur worn around the shoulders.
A threat, in the context of computer security, refers to anything that has the potential to cause serious harm to a computer system. A threat is something that may or may not happen, but has the potential to cause serious damage. Threats can lead to attacks on computer systems, networks and more.
threat. 1. a declaration of an intention to inflict punishment, injury, etc., as in retaliation for, or conditionally upon, some action or course. 2. an indication or warning of probable trouble. 3. a person or thing that threatens. 4. Archaic. to threaten.