Question

_____________ is the illicit transmission of data from inside an organization or personal system to an external location or recipient.

(a) Database hacking

(b) Data leakage

(c) Data cracking

(d) Data revealing

I have been asked this question in an international level competition.

Enquiry is from Security Phases in section Phases of Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Data leakage

For explanation: Data leakage is the illicit transmission of data from inside an organization or personal system to an external location or recipient. The phrase is used for describing data that is transferred electronically or even physically.