ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

IT risk

It Risk, or IT (Information Technology) Risk, is when something bad happens to your computer, phone or other device, or to the things you store on them. It could be losing your data, or someone getting access to information they shouldn't. To try and avoid it risk, it is important to be careful with your information and devices. You can do this by making sure your devices have strong passwords, only clicking on things you trust, and backing-up important files.