ESET Glossary – Table of Contents

Rules

In the context of Antispam solutions and email clients, rules help to manipulate email functions. They consist of two logical parts:

1.Condition (for example, an incoming message from a certain address or with a certain email subject)

2.Action (for example, removal of the message or a transfer to a specified folder)

The number and combination of rules vary with the Antispam solution. These rules serve as measures against spam (unsolicited email). Typical examples:

1.Condition: An incoming email message contains some of the words typically seen in spam messages

2.2. Action: Delete the message

1.Condition: An incoming email message contains an attachment with a .exe file extension

2.2. Action: Delete the attachment and deliver the message to the mailbox

1.Condition: An incoming email message arrives from your employer

2.2. Action: Move the message to the “Work” folder

We recommend combining the rules in Antispam programs to facilitate administration and filter spam more effectively.