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DTAM050 - McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured so there are no exclusions unless approved by the ISSO/ISSM/DAA.

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Information

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.

See Also

https://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_McAfee_VirusScan88_Local_Client_V5R15_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-3, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001241, Rule-ID|SV-56401r2_rule, STIG-ID|DTAM050, Vuln-ID|V-6604

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 016ea6633df8d0defe63e1dcd24d9a7cc12ded796d9eabea7060cddd4e4393ef