Sandbox :
A place to test Programs in a safe and controlled environment, most commonly associated with Java Applets.
SCSI :
Pronounced 'Scuzzy', and stands for Small Computer Systems Interface. SCSI is a fast method of connecting Hardware or Peripherals to your computer.
SDSL :
Stands for Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line, or sometimes as a Single Digital Subscriber Line. A method of Broadband that can offer speeds of up to 2Mbps
Secure Website :
A Site on the Internet that is certified secure to carry out payments over. Secure websites display the image of a small padlock in the Browser.
Server :
A Networks central Computer which provides files and other services to computers connected to it.. Can also be known as a File Server.
SHS :
This is a file extension for the Windows 'scrap object' files. They can include nearly any code and run auttomatically when clicked on. Sometimes the extension is hidden.
SMTP :
Stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, and was the original method of sending and receiving email. Nowadays it is normally used to just send email.
Software :
Software are the Programs you run on your computer. Without Software, Hardware would be useless as there would be nothing to send commands to it. Software can also be known as applications.
spam :
Any email sent without permission from the receiver. Not to be confused with the food SPAM®. It is said to be named after a Monty Python sketch in which everything on the menu includes lots of SPAM®. Can also be known as Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE) or Unsolicited Bulk Email (UBE).
Spambot :
A type of program used to Harvest email addresses for spammers.
Spoofing :
A way of convincing an Spam recipient that the email is from a reliable source, by forging the senders address.
Spyware :
A covertly Installed file on your computer that reports on your activities back to an organisation. Spyware can be a lot more dangerous than Adware as it could potentially record Passwords you use and a range of other confidential information. Other terms for Spyware include Key Logger, PC Surveillance, PC Recorder and PC Monitoring.
Stealth Virus :
A type of Virus that traps interrupt services to avoid detection from AntiVirus and anti spam Software.
Strong Password :
A Password that isn't easily guesses or obvious. A Strong Password will usually contain a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and/or symbols. Remember to change your password often, not to re-use passwords and to use different passwords on different machines and accounts.