McAfee VirusScan Plus, User Manual

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Glossary 179
rootkit
A collection of tools (programs) that grant a user administrator-level access to a computer
or computer network. Rootkits might include spyware and other potentially unwanted
programs that can create additional security or privacy risks to your computer data and
personal information.
router
A network device that forwards data packets from one network to another. Routers read
each incoming packet and decide how to forward it based on source and destination
addresses and current traffic conditions. A router is sometimes called an access point (AP).
S
script
A list of commands that can be executed automatically (that is, without user interaction).
Unlike programs, scripts are typically stored in their plain text form and compiled each
time they are run. Macros and batch files are also called scripts.
server
A computer or program that accepts connections from other computers or programs and
returns appropriate responses. For example, your email program connects to an email
server each time you send or receive email messages.
share
Allowing email recipients access to selected backed-up files for a limited period of time.
When you share a file, you send the backed-up copy of the file to the email recipients that
you specify. Recipients receive an email message from Backup and Restore indicating that
files have been shared with them. The email also contains a link to the shared files.
shared secret
A string or key (usually a password) that has been shared between two communicating
parties prior to initiating communication. It is used to protect sensitive portions of RADIUS
messages. See also
RADIUS
(page 178).
shortcut
A file that contains only the location of another file on your computer.
smart drive
See USB drive (page 181).
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol for sending messages from one computer
to another on a network. This protocol is used on the Internet to route email.
SSID
Service Set Identifier. A token (secret key) that identifies a Wi-Fi (802.11) network. The SSID
is set up by the network administrator and must be supplied by users who want to join the
network.