ransomware
This involves encrypting data on the foreign computer or preventing access to it in order to extort a ransom for decryption or release
RCA jack
A special jack designed for audio and video signals, introduced by RCA (Radio Corporation of America) in the early 1940th years
RCA plug
A special plug designed for audio and video signals, introduced by RCA (Radio Corporation of America) in the early 1940th years
redial
The automatic redialling of the most recently dialled phone number, e.g. using a function key
release date
Date on which a piece of software/firmware is completed
release level
Version level of a piece of software/firmware
Reseller Partner
Auerswald partner that sells products and services to end-customers
resistive touch function
When implemented, touching a display surface gently triggers a control function
roamimg user concept
Data synchronisation concept that enables users to be provided with their personal data, wherever they are working
roaming User
Users of a system or software application are provided with their personal data, wherever they are working
rootkit
A collection of software tools that is installed on a compromised system after the intrusion in order to conceal future logins of the intruder and hide malware, for example
router
A router is used as the interface between the local network (LAN) and the Internet (WAN) or between two local networks
RTP
The Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) ensures that audio and video data is transmitted over IP-based networks without breaks, e.g. in the case of VoIP