An email server technique of monitoring email traffic and blocking addresses that send suspiciously large volumes of email which the Tarpit identifies to be Spam.

An intentionally slow email server that attempts to trap Harvesters.

Stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, and is the collective name for standard Internet Protocols.

A fundamentally basic computer that heavily relies on its Server to provide its functionality. A cost effective solution, but the Server uses far more resources as it is carrying out many more calculations.

A type of Virus that when Installed on your computer, allows for a 'back door' access to your Hard Disc. Named after the way in which it mimics the Trojan war myth about the large wooden horse.

Stands for Technology Without An Important Name. TWAIN is a Protocol that allows for data exchange for devices such as digital cameras and scanners.