AVIRA ANTIVIR VIRUS SCAN ADAPTER FOR SAP SOLUTIONS, User Manual

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Appendix
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10 Appendix
10.1 Glossary
Item Meaning
ABAP Advanced Business Application Language:
the SAP programming language, for application logic.
Backdoor (BDC) A backdoor is a program that infiltrates the system in order to steal data
from the computer without the user’s knowledge. This program is
manipulated by third parties using remote backdoor control software via the
Internet or network.
CCMS Computing Center Management System
cron (daemon) A daemon which starts other programs at specified times.
Daemon A background process for administration on UNIX systems. On average,
there are about a dozen daemons running on a computer. These processes
usually start up and shut down with the computer.
Dialer Paid dialing program. When installed on your computer, this program sets
up a premium rate number Internet connection, charging you at high rates.
This can lead to huge phone bills.
AntiVir detects Dialers.
Engine The scanning module of AntiVir software.
Heuristics The systematic process of solving a problem using general and specific rules
drawn from previous experience. However, solution is not guaranteed.
AntiVir uses a heuristic process to detect unknown macro viruses. When
typical virus-like functions are found, the respective macro is classified as
"suspicious".
Kernel The basic component of a UNIX operating system, which performs
elementary functions (e.g. memory and process administration).
Logfile also: Report file. A file containing reports generated by the program during
run-time when a certain event occurs.
Malware Generic term for "foreign bodies" of any type. These can be interferences
such as viruses or other software which the user generally considers as
unwanted (see also Unwanted Programs).
PMS (Possibly Malicious
Software) Software that does not usually harm the computer. It is programmed to
harm other users.
For example, mail bombs: with such a program, the victim can be attacked by
thousands of emails.
AntiVir detects PMS.
root The user with unlimited access rights (such as system administrator on
Windows).