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Ransomware
Threats
Extortion malware using encryption and operational disruption.
malware
data breach
incident response
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
17 terms
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Rate Limiting
Security
Throttling to control request volume and abuse.
brute force attack
credential stuffing
bot detection
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RBAC (Role‑Based Access Control)
Security
Authorization model using roles as permission bundles.
access control
authorization
least privilege
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Re‑identification
Anonymization
Process of linking de-identified data back to individuals via auxiliary data, linkage, or inference.
de anonymization
anonymization
pseudonymization
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Real‑Time Bidding (RTB)
Advertising
Programmatic advertising auction with bid requests carrying user and context signals.
behavioral advertising
data broker
cookie syncing
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Recovery Code
Authentication
High-privilege recovery credential that bypasses normal authentication; treat as a high-value secret.
backup codes
account recovery
two factor authentication
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Recovery Email
Authentication
Alternate contact channel used for account recovery; must be verified, secured, and monitored.
account recovery
password reset
phishing
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Referrer
Tracking
HTTP Referrer header exposing previous URL (or origin) during navigation/requests; can leak sensitive context.
utm parameters
link tracking
third party tracking
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Refresh Token
Session Management
Long-lived credential used to obtain new access tokens; must be protected and rotated.
access token
session management
authentication
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Remote Wipe
Security
Remote command to delete or cryptographically destroy device data.
data encryption at rest
secure boot
biometric authentication
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Responsible Disclosure
Security
Coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) practice.
bug bounty
incident response
patch
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Retargeting
Advertising
Ad technique using identifiers to deliver ads based on prior site/app interactions.
behavioral advertising
tracking
third party tracking
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Retention Policy
Data Management
Governance document defining retention schedules and deletion/archival procedures.
data retention
privacy notice
information governance
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Right to be Forgotten
Privacy
Concept related to delisting/removal requests in specific legal contexts.
right to erasure
dsar
search index
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Right to Erasure
Privacy
Legal right allowing individuals to request deletion of personal data under defined conditions.
data erasure
dsar
gdpr
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Risk Assessment
Security
Structured process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks and mitigations.
privacy impact assessment
security audit
incident response
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Risk‑Based Authentication
Authentication
Authentication control using risk scoring from contextual signals to trigger step-up verification or blocking.
adaptive authentication
threat intelligence
ip address