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malware

Internet; Internet security

A malicious software program, including viruses, spyware, and Trojans. PUPs are not considered malware.

scanning

Internet; Internet security

A scan will examine files to find viruses and other potentially unwanted code.

hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

Internet; Internet security

Used to transfer HTML documents. The standard port used is Port 80 in IP networking terminology, although port 443 is used for secure HTTP. Many companies also use Port 8080

batch file (.bat)

Internet; Internet security

A specific script file format (. Bat) containing one MS-DOS command on each line of the file. When run, each line executes in sequential order. Batch files run on Microsoft-compatible operating ...

incremental .DAT files

Internet; Internet security

New virus definitions that supplement the currently installed definitions, available for up to 15 days. Incremental . DAT files allow the update utility to download only the changes to the . DAT ...

RemAdm

Internet; Internet security

Prefix for Potentially Unwanted Program detection of applications that are classified as remote admin tools.

registry

Internet; Internet security

A database used to store instructions and other information. The registry is broken down into keys, for which values are set. An alternative to using an INI file in many cases, this Microsoft ...