antispam
Inbox protection feature
Antispam describes measures designed to block or filter unwanted electronic messages, particularly junk email.
Antispam software scans incoming messages for telltale signs—suspicious sender addresses, known spam phrases, or bulk-sending patterns—and diverts them from your inbox: The antispam filter caught most of the phishing attempts.
The term applies broadly to any technology or policy aimed at reducing digital clutter and protecting users from scams.
Porous separation device
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- blacklistRecord of prohibited entities
- whitelistApproved access roster
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
junk · bulk · unsolicited · opt-out · unsubscribe · sender · recipient · graymail
Network access control system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- honeypotDecoy system catching attackers
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
challenge-response · fingerprinting · reputation · scoring · trained · learning · detection · analysis
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- spoofingFraudulent imitation
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- spywareHidden surveillance program
adware · botnet · virus · worm · ransomware · harvesting · cybercrime · fraud
Guarding against harm
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- defenseProtection against harm
- preventionStopping something before occurring
gateway · gatekeeper · sentinel · watchdog · screening · scanning · monitoring · enforcement
filter
Porous separation device
quarantine · junk · bulk · unsolicited · opt-out · unsubscribe · sender · recipient · graymail · bounced
firewall
Network access control system
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- honeypotDecoy system catching attackers
SPF · challenge-response · fingerprinting · reputation · scoring · trained · learning · detection · analysis
phishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
spyware · adware · botnet · virus · worm · ransomware · harvesting · cybercrime · fraud · Nigerian
protection
Guarding against harm
prevention · gateway · gatekeeper · sentinel · watchdog · screening · scanning · monitoring · enforcement · compliance
antispamspam
Unsolicited bulk messages
spamming · bulk email · junk mail · spam campaign · bulk mail