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The following sections contain definitions of some of the most common terms used while discussing Personal Privacy Software

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Scheduled Scanning	Scheduled Scanning is a feature that enables the user to create a schedule for scans whether for viruses or spyware. Scans can be executed at any time of the day without user prompt with this feature.
Spyware/Adware Scanning	Prevents viruses, blocks hackers, identifies spam and protects your identity by detecting and removing spyware.
Instant Message Protection	Detection and prevention of viruses attempting to be sent through instant messaging programs such as MSN Instant Messenger, Yahoo Instant Messenger, etc.
Email Protection	Scans files received via incoming messages through webmail such as MSN.com, Yahoo.com, AOL.com, etc. as well as POP3 accounts such as Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express, Netscape, Eudora, etc.
Automatic Program Updates	Automatic checking and installation of software updates.
Transaction Security	This feature monitors your online transactions, authenticating websites as well as protecting your account numbers and passwords.
PC Tuneup	PC Tuneup consists of temporary file cleanup and disk fragmentation built into Norton 360 to keep your computer working smoothly.
Backup and Restore Function	Backup and Restore capabilities include automatic detection of content; incremental storage of any new data or files, backup scheduling; DVD and CD backup options; option to backup and restore data virtually via a secure online service; and online storage.


	General

AntiPharming

Pharming is the exploitation of a vulnerability in the DNS server software that allows a hacker to acquire the Domain Name for a site, and to redirect traffic to that web site to another web site. DNS servers are the machines responsible for resolving internet names into their real addresses - the "signposts" of the internet.

AntiPhishing

Pronounced "fishing," it is a scam to steal valuable information such as credit card and social security numbers, user IDs and passwords. Also known as "brand spoofing," an official-looking e-mail is sent to potential victims pretending to be from their ISP, bank or retail establishment. E-mails can be sent to people on selected lists or on any list, expecting that some percentage of recipients will actually have an account with the real organization. E-Mail Is the "Bait" The e-mail states that due to internal accounting errors or some other pretext, certain information must be updated to continue your service. A link in the message directs the user to a Web page that asks for financial information. The page looks genuine, because it is easy to fake a valid Web site. Any HTML page on the Web can be copied and modified to suit the phishing scheme.


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