unreliable security
[ʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl sɪˈkjʊrɪti]
noun phrasepl: unreliable securities
segurança não confiável
1. A security or investment that cannot be trusted to maintain its value or fulfill its promised returns due to instability, poor management, or high risk factors
The company's stock proved to be an unreliable security after the accounting scandal was revealed.
As ações da empresa se provaram uma segurança não confiável após o escândalo contábil ser revelado.
2. A bond, investment vehicle, or financial instrument with a high probability of default or failure to deliver promised payments
Investors avoided the unreliable security issued by the struggling firm.
Os investidores evitaram a segurança não confiável emitida pela empresa em dificuldades.
3. In cybersecurity context: a system or protocol that cannot be depended upon to protect data or maintain confidentiality
The outdated encryption method was considered an unreliable security for sensitive information.
O método de criptografia desatualizado era considerado uma segurança não confiável para informações sensíveis.
In Brazilian financial markets, the term 'segurança não confiável' is commonly used by financial advisors and investors when discussing volatile stocks or unstable bonds. In the USA, this phrase is particularly prevalent in investment literature and financial news, especially following market scandals or downturns. The concept reflects broader concerns about market transparency and investor protection in both economies.
NYC Slang
sketchy investment / dodgy security
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