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Recursive archives
Archives that contain multiple levels of sub-archives (that is, archives within archives). Also
known as nested archives.
Remote commands
Instructions that facilitate the possibility of executing tasks remotely.
RSS feeds
A protocol used by websites to distribute content (feeds) that frequently changes (for
example news items) with its subscribers.
S
Secure Sockets Layer
A protocol to ensure an integral and secure communication between networks.
Simple Mail Transport Protocol
An internet standard used for email transmission across IP networks.
SMTP
See Simple Mail Transport Protocol
Spam actions
Actions taken on spam emails received, e.g. delete email or send to Junk email folder.
SSL
See Secure Sockets Layer
T
Trojan horse
Malicious software that compromises a computer by disguising itself as legitimate software.
V
Virus scanning engine
A virus detection technology implemented within antivirus software that is responsible for the
actual detection of viruses.
W
WebDAV
An extension of HTTP that enables users to manage files remotely and interactively. Used for
managing emails in the mailbox and in the public folder in Microsoft Exchange.
Whitelist
A list of email addresses and domains from which emails are always received