How Does This Affect Me; What Do I Need To Do; Worms, Viruses, And Trojans; Description - Extreme Networks AG200 User Manual

Tests Help
You can also specify which key to use for the specific value by entering the key at the beginning of the
value. For example:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Messenger

How Does this Affect Me?

Connecting to a network may be impossible if the correct software is not installed and operational.

What Do I Need to Do?

Contact the vendor and install the missing software.

Worms, Viruses, and Trojans

Description:

This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system does not have any of the
worms, viruses, or trojans listed.

Test Properties

This area of the window displays the current list of worms, viruses, and trojans. No selection actions are
required.
How Does this Affect Me?
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—it
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 are running an anti-virus software program, and that it is kept up-to-date.
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