Understanding the {disarmed} Tag in Email Subjects
If you see {disarmed} in the subject line of your incoming emails, this is part of Fast2Host’s virus and content scanning system designed to protect you from malicious emails.
What Does {disarmed} Mean?
The {disarmed} tag indicates that a web bug or tracking code was found in the HTML content of the email and has been removed (or “disarmed”). These codes are often used in marketing emails and spam to secretly track when users open and read messages.
Why Is This Important?
- Web bugs can send information back to a remote server without your knowledge or consent.
- They are commonly embedded in HTML marketing emails and spam campaigns.
- Removing them protects your privacy and prevents unauthorized tracking.
Impact on Your Email
Other than the removal of the tracking code, the email remains unchanged. The message content and formatting will look normal, but the subject line will include {disarmed} to indicate that protective action was taken.
✔ Tip: The {disarmed} tag is a sign that Fast2Host’s security filters are working to protect you.
No action is required on your part.