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9 Appendix
9.1 Glossary
Item Meaning
Backdoor (BDC) A backdoor is a program infiltrated in order to steal data or to control the
computer, without the user’s knowledge. This program is manipulated by
third parties using a backdoor client via the Internet or local network.
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.
dazuko See www.dazuko.org: a cross-platform device driver that allows applications
to control file access on a system.
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.
Heuristic 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).
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
Script A text file containing commands to be executed by the system (similar to
batch files in DOS)
Signature A Byte combination used to recognize a virus or unwanted program.
SMP (Symmetric Multi
Processing)
UNIX SMP: UNIX version for computers with parallel processors.