Other:W32/Hidden_items The file appears to be suspicious, is potentially undesirable, or may be structured in a way or has characteristics that resembles known malware. This may indicate the presence of a malware infection, or that the suspect file is malicious.
Trojan:Java/Rowindal Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.
Trojan:W32/Trojan A trojan, or trojan horse, is a seemingly legitimate program which secretly performs other, usually malicious, functions. It is usually user-initiated and does not replicate.
Backdoor:W32/Backdoor A remote administration utility that bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
Sexual Filenames Avoid attachments with sexual filenames. E-mail worms often use attachments with names like PORNO.EXE or PAMELA_NUDE.VBS to lure users into executing them.
A computer system or network whose primary purpose is to appear as though it provides a real service (a website, database, etc), thereby luring attackers away from protected, critical systems and networks.
Major corporations and security companies in particular will use honeypot systems to protect their infrastructure and to conduct research on attack techniques and trends.
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