Details
Malware may have infected a file that is necessary to the user. By configuring the antivirus software to first attempt cleaning the infected file, availability to the file is not sacrificed. If a cleaning attempt is not successful, however, deleting the file is the only safe option so as to ensure the malware is not introduced onto the system or network.
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 the Task and select Properties.
Under the Actions tab, locate the ‘When a threat is found:’ label. From the ‘If the first action fails, then perform this action:’ pull down menu, select ‘Delete’.
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.2.
- CAT|II
- CCI|CCI-001243
- Rule-ID|SV-56414r1_rule
- STIG-ID|DTAM057
- Vuln-ID|V-6617