Appendix
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Appendix
8.1
Glossary
Item
Meaning
Backdoor (BDC)
A backdoor is a program infiltrated in order to steal data from the
computer, without the user’s knowledge. This program is manipulated
by third-parties using a remote backdoor-control software, over the
Internet or network.
AntiVir detects backdoor-control programs.
cron (daemon)
A daemon which starts other programs on 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
builds a Premium Rate Number Internet connection, charging you at
higher rates. This can lead to huge phone bills.
AntiVir detects Dialers.
Engine
The scanning module of AntiVir software.
Heuristic
The systematic process of solving a problem using general and specific
rules drawn from previous experience. The solution is however not
guaranteed.
AntiVir uses a heuristic process for detecting unknown macro viruses.
When typical virus-like functions are found, the respective macro is
classified as "suspicious".
Kernel
The base 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 at
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).
Quarantine directory
The directory where infected files are stored, to block the user’s access
to them.
root
The user with unlimited access rights (such as system administrator on
Windows)
SAVAPI
Secure AntiVirus Application Programming Interface
Signature
A bytes-combination used for recognizing a virus or unwanted
program.
