{"id":3649,"date":"2026-04-12T17:01:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T15:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steffiscloud.de\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=3649"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T15:01:49","slug":"spam","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.steffiscloud.de\/en\/glossary-en\/spam\/","title":{"rendered":"Spam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spam<br><br>Spam refers to unwanted and unsolicited messages, typically sent in bulk via email or other communication channels. These messages are often used for advertising, <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; &amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Phishing&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Phishing is a cyberattack where attackers attempt to trick users into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or financial data&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt; &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.steffiscloud.de\/en\/glossary-en\/phishing\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">phishing<\/a>, or distributing <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; &amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Malware&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Malware (malicious software) refers to any type of software designed to harm, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to systems and data. This includes viruses, ransomware, spyware, and trojans. Malware can steal sensitive information, damage systems, or take control of devices, making effective detection and prevention essential for cybersecurity.&amp;lt;\/p&amp;gt;\n&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt; &lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.steffiscloud.de\/en\/glossary-en\/malware\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">malware<\/a>. Effective spam protection systems filter and analyze incoming messages to detect suspicious content and prevent potential security threats before they reach users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spam Spam refers to unwanted and unsolicited messages, typically sent in bulk via email or other communication channels. 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