👉 In financial terms, "securities infection" refers to a scenario where harmful or deleterious elements, often analogous to pathogens in biological contexts, spread through a security market, corrupting or damaging the integrity of securities. This can occur through various mechanisms, such as fraudulent activities, insider trading, market manipulation, or the dissemination of false information. Just as an infection can weaken an organism's health and disrupt its normal functions, securities infection can lead to reduced investor confidence, market instability, and ultimately, financial losses for investors and institutions. Preventing and mitigating securities infection involves robust regulatory frameworks, transparent reporting, and ethical business practices to safeguard the integrity of financial markets.