The illegal communication of data from an organization to an external receiver is known as data leakage. Electronic, physical, online, email, mobile data, and storage devices such as USB keys, laptops, and optical discs are all possible modes of transmission.
Data leaking can take a variety of forms.
Accidental leakage: Accidental data leakage occurs when an authorized entity transfers data to an unauthorized party.
Malicious insiders: An authorized entity transmits data to an unauthorized entity on purpose.
Electronic communication: Hackers employ hacking tools to infiltrate the system via electronic communication.