Disarmed email
You're referring to a disarmed email!
A disarmed email is an email that has been intentionally stripped of its malicious content, such as viruses, malware, or spam, by an email security system or a user. This is often done to prevent the email from causing harm to the recipient's computer or network.
When an email is disarmed, it may still be delivered to the recipient's inbox, but its malicious content is removed or neutralized. This can include:
- Virus scanning: The email is scanned for viruses and malware, and any detected threats are removed or quarantined.
- Spam filtering: The email is analyzed for spam keywords and patterns, and any identified spam is blocked or marked as spam.
- Content filtering: The email is checked for suspicious content, such as executable files or suspicious links, and any detected threats are removed or blocked.
- Attachment removal: Attachments that are deemed malicious are removed from the email.
Disarmed emails may still contain some information, such as the sender's name and email address, but the malicious content is removed or neutralized. This helps to protect the recipient's computer and network from potential threats.
It's worth noting that disarmed emails may not always be delivered to the recipient's inbox. Depending on the email security system or settings, disarmed emails may be quarantined or blocked altogether to prevent any potential harm.