Reference: Configuration options
Avira Internet Security - User Manual (Status: 23 Sep. 2011)
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Copies of incoming emails are also deposited in the cache. The emails can also be used
for the anti-spam module's training functions (
Good email
– use for training
,
Spam
– use
for training
).
Note
The anti-spam module must be activated for incoming emails to be backed up in
the cache.
Maximum number of emails to be stored in the cache
This field is used to set the maximum number of emails that are stored by Mail
Protection in the cache. Emails are deleted oldest first.
Maximum days for an email to be stored
The maximum storage period of an email in days is entered in this box. After this time,
the email is removed from the cache.
Empty Cache
Click on this button to delete the emails stored in the cache.
AntiSpam
The Avira Mail Protection service checks e-mails and their attachments for viruses and
unwanted programs. In addition, it can reliably protect you against spam emails. (Options
available in expert mode only.)
Enable AntiSpam module
Enabling this option activates the anti-spam function of Mail Protection.
Mark email subject
If this option is enabled, a note is added to the original subject line when a spam email
is detected.
Simple
If a spam or phishing email is received, an addendum [SPAM] or [Phishing] is added.
This option is enabled as the default setting.
Detailed
The subject line of a spam of phishing email is prefixed by an addendum drawing
attention to the likelihood that the respective message is spam.
Enable logging
If this option is enabled, Mail Protection creates a special anti-spam report file.
