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B.3.4 Mac Anti-virus
The following sections contain more information:
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“Description” on page 414
Š “Test Properties” on page 414
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“How Does this Affect Me?” on page 414
Š “What Do I Need to Do?” on page 414
Description
This test passes if at least one of the required anti-virus software programs for Mac endpoints is
installed.
Test Properties
Select the anti-virus software allowed on your network. Any endpoint that does not have at least one
of the anti-virus software packages selected will fail this test.
How Does this Affect Me?
Anti-virus software scans your computer, email, and other files for known viruses, worms, and
trojan horses. It searches for known files and automatically removes them. A virus is a program that
infects other programs and files and can spread when a user opens a program or file containing the
virus. A virus needs a host (the program or file) to spread.
A worm is a program that can also perform malicious acts (such as delete files and send email);
however, it replicates itself and does not need a host (program or file) to spread. Frequently, worms
are used to install a backdoor (a way for an attacker to gain access without having to login).
A trojan horse is a stand-alone program that is not what it seems. For example, it may seem to be
calendar program, but when you open it, it erases all your files and displays a message, such as "Ha
ha, I deleted your files!" Trojan horse programs do not spread or replicate themselves.
What Do I Need to Do?
Make sure you have an anti-virus program installed, and that the virus definitions are kept up-to-
date.
The following link provides more information on anti-virus software and protecting your computer:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-005.html (http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-005.html)
B.3.5 Mac Bluetooth
The following sections contain more information:
Š
“Description” on page 415
Š
“Test Properties” on page 415
Š
“How Does this Affect Me?” on page 415
Š “What Do I Need to Do?” on page 415