Details
When scanning for malware, excluding specific files will increase the risk of a malware-infected file going undetected. By configuring antivirus software without any exclusions, the scanner has a higher success rate at detecting and eradicating malware.
Solution
Access the local VirusScan console by clicking Start->All Programs->McAfee->VirusScan Console.
In the console window, under Task, with the assistance of the System Administrator, identify the weekly on-demand client scan task.
Right-click on the Task and select Properties.
Under the Exclusions tab, locate the ‘What not to scan:’ label, remove any items.
Click OK to Save.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: System and Information Integrity.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.
References
- 800-53|SI-3c.1.
- CAT|II
- CCI|CCI-001241
- Rule-ID|SV-56401r2_rule
- STIG-ID|DTAM050
- Vuln-ID|V-6604