Re: NAI/McAfee Viruscan Engine does not scan .VBS files by default

[rvoo () OCE NL (Roy Voortman)]

Bram Kerkhof wrote:
> SYNOPSIS
> The default NAI/McAfee Viruscan Engine configuration does not include
> .VBS in the list of program file extensions, thereby skipping .VBS
> files when scanning. The VBS/Freelink virus and possible other viruses
> could go undetected.
>
> SOFTWARE VERSIONS
> - - McAfee Viruscan NT Engine 4.0.3a
> - - McAfee Viruscan 9x Engine 4.0.3
> - - McAfee Netshield Engine 4.0.3
> - - McAfee Groupshield for Notes Engine 4.50
> remark: These are only the software versions we currently use in
> production. Others may be affected too.
<snip>
> WORKAROUND
> Two possible solutions:
> - - Add the .VBS extension to the list of program file extensions in the
> on-access monitor, and the viruscan program... Keep in mind that
> different viruscan programs have their own lists!
> - - Select "Scan All Files"
Another workaround may be to install the "super-dat" file. This updates
the scan engine to 4.0.50 and includes the VBS-files in the program file
extensions. At least my Winnt 4.0 pc with the latest super-dat file
installed showed VBS in the program file extensions.

Roy Voortman

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