Data in transit is data that is moving from one location to another, such as over a network or through the air. Data in transit is vulnerable to interception, modification, or theft by malicious actors. A VPN (virtual private network) is a technology that protects data in transit by creating a secure tunnel between two endpoints and encrypting the data that passes through it.

A watering hole attack compromises a website commonly visited by a specific group, such as developers, so when they visit the site, they are collectively targeted and potentially infected.

A keylogger can interfere with normal input behavior and introduce lag while capturing keystrokes during credential entry, which aligns with the observed cursor issues and delays when typing login information.

The file left by the external vendor, containing detailed architecture information and code snippets, is best described as proprietary data. Proprietary data is information that is owned by a company and is essential to its competitive advantage. It includes sensitive business information such as trade secrets, intellectual property, and confidential data that should be protected from unauthorized access.

Annualized Rate of Occurrence represents the estimated frequency with which a specific threat or incident is expected to occur within a year.