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  • Page 1 KASPERSKY LAB ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers ADMINISTRATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ® K A S P E R S K Y A N T I - V I R U S 5 . 5 F O R S A M B A S E R V E R S Administrator's manual ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ..................5 1.1. Computer viruses and malware................5 1.2. The purpose and main features of Kaspersky Anti-Virus ........6 1.3. Hardware and software system requirements ............. 8 1.4. Distribution kit ......................9 1.5. Help desk for registered users ................10 1.6.
  • Page 4 Contents CHAPTER 5. USING KASPERSKY ANTI-VIRUS FOR SAMBA SERVERS..... 28 5.1. Anti-Virus Database Updating................28 5.1.1. Automatic updating of the anti-virus databases........... 30 5.1.2. On-demand update of the anti-virus databases .......... 31 5.1.3. Creation of a network directory for storage and downloading of anti- virus databases.....................
  • Page 5 Introduction 7.1.3. License key removal..................54 CHAPTER 8. CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION OF THE ANTI-VIRUS ..... 56 CHAPTER 9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........... 58 APPENDIX A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION ..... 63 A.1. Kaspersky Anti-Virus configuration file............... 63 A.2. Command line options for the kavsamba component........71 A.3.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Introduction

    CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION The constant growth in the number of computer users and new the possibilities of data exchange between them via e-mail or internet result in the increased threat of virus infections and data corruption or theft by malicious computer programs.

  • Page 7: The Purpose And Main Features Of Kaspersky Anti-Virus

    Introduction and other channels. Due to this ability, worms can proliferate extremely fast. Worms penetrate a computer, determine IP addresses of other com- puters, and send copies of themselves to these computers. Apart from the network addresses, worms often use data contained in the address books of e-mail client applications installed on the infected machine.
  • Page 8 Introduction The application also employs iChecker™ – an intellectual technology, which allows considerable increase of file scanning speed. Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers is a package of anti-virus components performing the following functions: • Real-time protection of Samba file server from malicious code (On- Access Scanner).

  • Page 9: Hardware And Software System Requirements

    Introduction • The least loaded updates’ server of Kaspersky Lab is detected dur- ing the updating of the anti-virus databases. Besides, in cases of line disconnection the updating process after reconnection resumes its work from the place where it left off. •...

  • Page 10: Distribution Kit

    Introduction • Perl language interpreter, version 5.0 or newer (www.perl.org). • Installed Samba server 2.2.7 and newer or 3.0.0-3.0.23c. Please note that Kaspersky Anti-Virus does not support systems run- ning SE Linux. Use of SE Linux may result in various warnings in the system log file generated by the application.

  • Page 11: Help Desk For Registered Users

    Introduction If you unsealed the envelope, you have agreed to all the terms of the LA. 1.5. Help desk for registered users Kaspersky Lab offers a large service package enabling legal users to efficiently employ Kaspersky Anti-Virus. If you register and purchase a subscription you will be provided with the following services for the period of your subscription: •...
  • Page 12 Introduction Style Purpose Statement of problem, example for Task, example using the software features. Solution to a defined problem. Solution [key] Command line keys. – key purpose. Text of informa- Text of configuration files, information tion messages and messages and the command line. the command line...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Internal Architecture Of Kaspersky Anti-Virus For Samba Servers

    CHAPTER 2. INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE OF KASPERSKY ANTI-VIRUS FOR SAMBA SERVERS Before we describe the features of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers let us discuss its internal architecture in detail. That will allow better understanding of the Anti-Virus operation algorithm. 2.1. Component structure Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers consists of the following components: •...
  • Page 14 Internal architecture of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers If a user attempts to access a file through Samba server the request is intercepted by the server itself and transferred to the kavsamba.so module. The kavsamba.so module sends the data pertaining to the request (file name, its full path, ID of the user who requested the file, computer domain name) to the kavsamba component through IPC using binary protocol.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Installation Of Kaspersky Anti-Virus

    CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION OF KASPERSKY ANTI-VIRUS Prior to beginning the installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus we recommend the following preparations for your system: • Make sure that your system conforms to the hardware and software re- quirements for installation of the Kaspersky Anti-Virus (please see sec- tion 1.3 on p.

  • Page 16: Installation Process

    Installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus pkg_add <package_name> 3.3. Installation process For several reasons the process of installation may terminate with an error code. In such cases make sure that your computer conforms to the hardware and software requirements (please see section 1.3 on p.

  • Page 17: Locations Of Product Files

    Introduction actions on the user’s part. A respective message will appear on-screen in that case. The process of configuring the application consists of the following stages: • Search for an installed Samba server and checking its version for confor- mity with the software requirements. •...
  • Page 18 Installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus var/opt/kaspersky/kav4samba/bases and /var/opt/kaspersky/kav4samba/licenses – the directories containing the anti- virus databases and license keys respectively. /opt/kaspersky/kav4samba – the main directory of the Anti-Virus containing: /bin/ – the directory for executable files of all the components included into Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers: kav4samba-kavscanner –...
  • Page 19 Introduction In FreeBSD: /usr/local/etc/kaspersky/ – the directory containing the configuration file of Kaspersky Anti-Virus and other files with various settings: kav4samba.conf – configuration file. kav4samba.conf.default – configuration file containing the default set- tings. /var/db/kaspersky/kav4samba/bases/ and /var/db/kaspersky/kav4samba/licenses/– the directories containing the anti- virus databases and license keys respectively.

  • Page 20: Upgrading Your Samba Server

    Installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 3.6. Upgrading your Samba server The distribution package of Kaspersky Anti-Virus contains binary VFS modules for supported Samba versions. If you have a new Samba Server version unsupported by Kaspersky Anti-Virus, you can rebuild the VFS module of the application manually. In order to do that perform the following steps: If you are running Linux, enter the following in the command line: cd /opt/kaspersky/kav4samba/src...
  • Page 21 Introduction Kaspersky Anti-Virus removal will be performed automatically. The uninstall procedure uses different methods depending upon the distribution package type. If you installed Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers using its .rpm package enter the following in the command line to begin uninstalling: rpm -e <package_name>...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4. Post-Install Configuration

    CHAPTER 4. POST-INSTALL CONFIGURATION The installation routine performs analysis of the system, where Kaspersky Anti- Virus is being installed to and defines some parameters of its configuration automatically. Several parameters of the product configuration file are defined by default as most convenient for work with the Anti-Virus (please see section 4.1 on p.

  • Page 23: Installing The Anti-Virus Databases

    Introduction 4.2. Installing the anti-virus databases Kaspersky Anti-Virus detects viruses and cures infected objects using the records in its anti-virus databases. These databases contain descriptions of all currently known malicious programs and methods of their disinfection. Therefore maintaining the updated status of the anti-virus databases is an essential task. New viruses appear every day.

  • Page 24: Recommended Operation Modes

    Post-install Configuration Please refer to Webmin documentation for details about different set- tings of that program. In addition, you can use Webmin help to resolve questions about the plug-in module for remote product administration. Configuration and start of various tasks discussed further do not in- clude descriptions of procedures necessary for remote management within Webmin! 4.4.

  • Page 25: Top Performance Mode

    Introduction HashType=md5 • Set the following parameter values in the [samba.path] section: BackupPath=/var/opt/kaspersky/kav4samba/infected SambaConfigFile=/etc/samba/smb.conf • Set the following parameter values in the [samba.actions] section: OnInfected=MovePath /tmp/infected OnSuspicion=MovePath /tmp/suspicious OnWarning=MovePath /tmp/warning • Set the following parameter values in the [samba.shares] section: CheckOnOpen=yes CheckOnClose=yes Please make sure that the iChecker technology has...

  • Page 26: Top Reliability Mode

    Post-install Configuration CheckOnOpen=yes CheckOnClose=no 4.4.3. Top reliability mode This variant of program settings accomplishes maximum reliability of server protection since files are scanned during reading and writing, however, the application performance will be slightly lower. In order to set the mode up you should enter the following modifications to the configuration file: •...

  • Page 27: Scanning Mode For Frequently Modified Files

    Introduction sections). 4.4.4. Scanning mode for frequently modified files This mode is recommended for setting up anti-virus protection of shared directories, where files are frequently updated. The difference between the mode for checking frequently modified files and the recommended mode (please see section 4.4.1 on p. 23) is manifested in the suggestion to skip scanning of files in shared directories after their recording (public directory in the example discussed below).
  • Page 28 Post-install Configuration • Set the following parameter value in the [samba.path] section: BackupPath=/var/opt/kaspersky/kav4samba/infected SambaConfigFile=/etc/samba/smb.conf • Set the following parameter values in the [samba.actions] section: OnInfected=remove OnSuspicion=remove OnWarning=remove • Set the following parameter values in the [samba.shares] section: CheckOnOpen=yes CheckOnClose=yes • Set the following parameter values in the [samba.shares:public] section: CheckOnOpen=yes CheckOnClose=no...

  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Using Kaspersky Anti-Virus For Samba Servers

    CHAPTER 5. USING KASPERSKY ANTI-VIRUS FOR SAMBA SERVERS Anti-virus security is accomplished both in real time and in on-access mode. Let us review those opportunities in detail. Real-time protection is accomplished by means of the kavsamba component that intercepts attempts to access files for opening through a Samba server and through background scanning of files being closed.
  • Page 30 Using Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers During the updating procedure the keepup2date component accesses the list, picks up an address and attempts to download the anti-virus databases from the server. If the update cannot be obtained from the selected address, the component will switch to the next address and retry downloading the databases.

  • Page 31: Automatic Updating Of The Anti-Virus Databases

    Introduction Adware programs are installed together with third party software and start displaying advertisements in additional windows or forcing the user to visit the advertiser's web site. Besides unsolicited advertisement information, such programs also increase considerably the load on communication lines and the traffic.

  • Page 32: On-Demand Update Of The Anti-Virus Databases

    Using Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers Solution: in order to accomplish the task you should perform the follow- ing actions: Assign the No value to the UseUpdateServerUrl parameter in the [up- dater.options] section. Task: configure downloading of updates for the anti-virus databases from an administrator-defined address.

  • Page 33: Creation Of A Network Directory For Storage And Downloading Of Anti- Virus Databases

    Introduction If you need to update anti-virus databases on several computers it should be more convenient to download the databases from the updates’ servers once, save them to a certain directory and then update all computers using that directory as source instead of downloading the files over and over again. Task: set up updating of the anti-virus databases from the /home/bases network directory;...

  • Page 34: Real-Time Anti-Virus Protection Of Samba Servers

    Using Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers # kav4samba-keepup2date –u <dir> where <dir> stands for a full path to the created directory. Provide network reading access to the directory for LAN computers. Task: configure updating of the anti-virus databases through a proxy server.

  • Page 35: Setup Of User's Notifications

    Introduction Disinfection of infected objects is off by default, i.e. if infected, suspicious or corrupted objects are discovered they will be blocked and relevant information will be included into anti-virus report. All settings of the kavsamba component are grouped in the [samba.*] sections of the application configuration file.

  • Page 36: Monitoring With E-Mail Notifications

    Using Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers Restart Kaspersky Anti-Virus. 5.2.1.2. Monitoring with e-mail notifications In case of monitoring with e-mail notifications attempts of accessing an infected or suspicious file are reported in an e-mail message sent to a specified address. Task: Notification of administrator about user's attempt to access an infected or suspicious file via Samba server.

  • Page 37: On-Demand Scanning Of Files

    Introduction console, administrator notification), or force object modification (disinfection, transfer to a separate directory, removal). All settings of the kavscanner component are grouped in the [scan- ner.*] section of the application configuration file. By default kavscanner only notifies user/administrator about the in- fected objects it has discovered.

  • Page 38: Scheduled Scanning Of A Directory (Cron)

    Using Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers 5.3.2. Scheduled scanning of a directory (cron) The cron utility for scheduled programs' launch can be used for automatic performance of any tasks by the Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba Servers, including scheduled scanning of a specified directory. Task: daily scanning for virus presence must be started at 0 hrs.
  • Page 39 Introduction Solution: in order to accomplish the task you should perform the follow- ing actions: Define rules for processing of simple objects and container objects in the application configuration file: [scanner.object] OnInfected=exec echo %FULLPATH%/%FILENAME% is infected by %VIRUSNAME% | mail -s kav4samba- kavscanner admin@localhost.ru [scanner.container] OnInfected=exec echo archive %FULLPATH%/%FILENAME% is...

  • Page 40: Chapter 6. Additional Setup

    CHAPTER 6. ADDITIONAL SETUP This section describes in detail additional setup of Kaspersky Anti-Virus functionality. Unlike the required settings made during the installation process (please see section 3.3 on p.15), and essential for product functioning, additional setup is performed at the administrator's discretion. Those settings extend product functionality and allow its adjustment for operation within corporate framework of a specific enterprise.

  • Page 41: File Scanning And Disinfection Mode

    Introduction 6.1.2. File scanning and disinfection mode Kavsamba supports the following file access operations: open and close. On opening all non-empty files are scanned; a file being closed is scanned if any modifications have been made to it. By default disinfection of intercepted infected files is off, it means that a user (and/or administrator) is only notified about discovery of viruses or suspicious objects.

  • Page 42: File Operations

    Additional setup 6.1.3. File operations Performance of some actions can be defined for files with Infected, Suspicious, Warning, Cured, Protected, Corrupted or Error status, here belong such actions as: • Transfer to a certain directory – transfer of files with a specified status to a certain directory, regular and recursive transfer is possible.

  • Page 43: Backup Copying Of Objects

    Introduction If it is planned to preserve and keep such directory, we recommend that you exclude it from the scanning area using the ExcludeDirs parameter ([samba.options] section) in the configuration file. Task: scan for virus presence all files requested through a Samba server and cure them, if they are infected.

  • Page 44: Setup Of Anti-Virus Protection For Server File Systems

    Additional setup 6.2. Setup of anti-virus protection for server file systems Anti-virus protection of server file systems is performed by the kavscanner component. Default parameters of kavscanner operation are stored in the application configuration file ([scanner] section); they are set for the most thorough scanning of file systems accessible from a workstation, where the product is installed.

  • Page 45: File Scanning And Disinfection Mode

    Introduction • Definition of scanning paths in a text file with a subsequent command to -@ <file_name> key use the file with the . Each object in such file is speci- fied in a new line with its absolute path. If the command line contains both a scanning path and a text file with a list of objects for scanning, first the objects listed in the command line will be scanned, and then the objects from the file...

  • Page 46: File Operations

    Additional setup 6.2.3. File operations Depending upon file status different operations may be applicable to it. By default discovery of files with a certain status results only in notifications output to console and added to logs. However, you can set up certain actions to be performed over files with Infected, Suspicious, Warning, Cured, Protected, Corrupted and Error status, similar to the kavsamba component: •...

  • Page 47: Optimizing Kaspersky Anti-Virus For Samba Servers

    Introduction ure discovered infected objects must be transferred with their full paths /tmp/infected directory, suspicious objects – /tmp/suspicious directory, warnings – to the /tmp/warning directory. Solution: in order to accomplish the task you should perform the follow- ing actions: Create scan_sample.conf alternative configuration file. Make sure that disinfection of infected objects is on (Cure=yes in the [scanner.options] section).
  • Page 48 Additional setup • Scanned files' cache is a database containing information on all the checked files. The database contains information only on components scanned by the kavsamba component; it exists in RAM and is not saved after kavsamba completes its work. If during the scanning procedure information about a file is not added to the iChecker database (the file is not clear or has an unsupported format), it is sent to the cache.

  • Page 49: Restarting Kaspersky Anti-Virus For Samba Servers

    Introduction as the time interval after which the Anti-Virus requests a new file for scanning (BgSheduleTime parameter in the [samba.options] section). If the number of files to be scanned exceeds the allowed maximum newly arriving files are added into a queue for scanning later, when the load falls below an acceptable level.

  • Page 50: Localization Of Displayed Date And Time Format

    Additional setup In that case the program reads again its configuration file and databases terminating all user connections since the application actually first stops its operation and then restarts. Restarting is accomplished by entering the following in the command line: For Linux distributions: /etc/init.d/kav4samba reload For FreeBSD distributions:...

  • Page 51: Reporting Parameters In Kaspersky Anti-Virus

    Introduction The administrator may change the date and time format. Localization of formats is performed in the [locale] section of the application configuration file. For example, you can define the following formats: %I:%M:%S %P – for time output in twelve-hour format (TimeFormat pa- rameter).
  • Page 52 Additional setup Level descrip- Levels Meaning tion insufficient available disk space. Info, Notice Important informational messages; for example: information telling whether a component is started, path to the configuration file, scanning area, information about anti-virus databases, license keys, and resulting statistics. Activity Messages about scanning of files in accordance with the level of details defined for the scanning...

  • Page 53: Chapter 7. License Keys Management

    CHAPTER 7. LICENSE KEYS MANAGEMENT The right to use Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Samba servers is restricted in terms of duration (as a rule, the period of license validity lasts for one year from the date of product purchase). When the license to use Kaspersky Anti-Virus expires, the application will continue its operation, but it will be unable to further update its anti-virus databases.

  • Page 54: License Extension

    License keys management In order to review the information about all installed license keys enter the following in the command line: #./kav4samba-licensemanager –s The following information will be output to server console: Kaspersky license manager Version 5.5 Copyright (C) Kaspersky Lab. 1997-2006. Portions Copyright (C) Lan Crypto License file 0003D3EA.key, serial 0038-000419- 0003D3EA, "Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Unix", expires...

  • Page 55: License Key Removal

    Introduction extend the license duration directly through Kaspersky Lab having sent a message to the Sales Department (sales@kaspersky.com) or fill a re- spective form in the eStore Renew or Upgrade Your License sec- tion of our website (www.kaspersky.com) . After payment you will re- ceive a license key sent to the e-mail address, indicated in your order form.
  • Page 56 License keys management The following information will be output to server console: Kaspersky license manager. Version 5.5.0.0/RELEASE Copyright (C) Kaspersky Lab. 1998-2006. Active key was successfully removed In order to remove your additional key, enter, for example, the following in the command line: #./kav4samba-licensemanager –dr The following information will be output to server console: Kaspersky license manager.

  • Page 57: Chapter 8. Checking Correct Operation Of The Anti-Virus

    CHAPTER 8. CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION OF THE ANTI-VIRUS When the installation and setup of Kaspersky Anti-Virus are complete we recommend checking the settings and correct operation of the program using a test “virus” and modifications thereof. The test "virus" has been specifically developed by (The European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research) for checking the operation of anti-virus products.
  • Page 58 Checking correct operation of the anti-virus Prefix Object type “virus" CORR– Corrupted. The object is damaged. SUSP– Suspicious (unknown virus code). WARN– Warning (modified code of a known virus). ERRO– Error. The object caused an error during scanning. CURE– Cured. The object is cured; at that the text in the “virus” body is changed to CURED.

  • Page 59: Chapter 9. Frequently Asked Questions

    CHAPTER 9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This chapter is devoted to the most frequently asked users’ questions pertaining to installation, setup and operation of the Kaspersky Anti-Virus; here we shall try to answer them in detail. Question: Is it possible to use Kaspersky Anti-Virus with anti-virus prod- ucts of other vendors? We recommend uninstalling anti-virus products of other vendors prior to installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus to avoid software conflicts.
  • Page 60 Error! Reference source not found. Kaspersky Anti-Virus makes its users feel maximum protection. Of course, Kaspersky Anti-Virus software package allows experienced us- ers to accelerate anti-virus scanning to the detriment of overall security by disabling scanning of various file types, but we do not recommend doing so to users, who want the best protection.
  • Page 61 Introduction Question: the license key to Kaspersky Anti-Virus is recorded on a floppy disk. What should I do if my computer has no floppy disk drive? This problem has several solutions. You can write an e-mail with a description of your problem to the Sales Department of Kaspersky Lab (sales@kaspersky.com).
  • Page 62 Error! Reference source not found. after the date of license expiry, Kaspersky Anti-Virus will not use such databases. Question: are the Х architecture processors supported (PowerPC, SPARC, Alpha, PA-RISC etc.)? The current version of the product does not support processors of those types.
  • Page 63 Introduction Question: how do I save software console output to a file? One of possible solutions is described below: enter the following in the command line: $ some_app > ./text_file 2>&1 where: some_app means the software, the standard output and error mes- sages of which you would like to have saved to a file;...

  • Page 64: Appendix A. Additional Information About The Application

    APPENDIX A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION This appendix contains a description of the folder tree of the Kaspersky Anti- Virus after installation, its configuration file and command line options of applications components and their return codes. A script file for disinfection of archives is provided as an example.
  • Page 65 Introduction ExcludeDirs=mask1:mask2:...:maskN – masks of folders that are ex- cluded from the scan; by default all folders will be scanned. ExcludeMask=mask1:mask2:...:maskN – file masks that will be excluded from the scan; by default all files will be scanned. Packed=yes – scanning mode for packed files. In order to disable the mode, set the parameter to no.
  • Page 66 Appendix A scanning in public folders: CheckOnOpen – anti-virus file scan upon a request to open it. CheckOnClose – anti-virus file scan at saving. Sections of the [samba.shares:SHARENAME] type can be created in the configuration file; they must contain the parameters that define the settings of anti- virus protection for an individual shared directory (e.g., for the SHARENAME directory): CheckOnOpen –...
  • Page 67 Introduction exec <parameter> – apply to the object an action defined by the <parameter> value. The following macros can be used as an additional action parameter: %VIRUSNAME% – name of the detected virus. %FULLPATH% – full directory path. %FILENAME% – file name without path. The [samba.notify] section contains parameters that determine delivery of notifications upon detection of specific object types: OnInfected=action –...
  • Page 68 Appendix A ReportFileName – name of the report file where the component logs the re- sults of its activity. ReportMaxSize – report file size (bytes). ReportLevel – level of details in the report. Append=yes – mode for appending new messages to the report file. In or- der to disable the mode, set the parameter to no.
  • Page 69 Introduction will resume as soon as the server load returns to the level defined by the parameter. The [scanner.path] section contains parameters that define the paths to essential files of the kavscanner component: BackupPath=path – full path to the folder containing backup copies of the objects scanned.
  • Page 70 Appendix A • %LIST% – filename or the list of infected, suspicious and cor- rupted files found in a container. The file format is as follows: <virus name>\t<filename>. • %FULLPATH% – full path to the container. • %FILENAME% – filename without path. •...
  • Page 71 Introduction The [updater.path] section includes settings that define paths to the files required for the operation of the anti-virus database updating component: AVBasesTestPath – full path to the directory where the anti-virus data- bases are stored. BackUpPath – full path to an existing directory where earlier anti-virus da- tabases will be preserved during update.

  • Page 72: Command Line Options For The Kavsamba Component

    Appendix A the address is not specified, its value will be taken from the environment variable http_proxy. The [updater.report] section contains report generation parameters for the keepup2date component: Append=yes – mode for appending new messages to the report file. In or- der to disable the mode, set the parameter to no.

  • Page 73: Command Line Options For The Kavscanner Component

    Introduction A.4. Command line options for the kavscanner component The configuration file parameters can be redefined using command line options, when you are launching the application from the command line. Let us examine them closely. Help options: –h Display on the console help information about the kavscanner component. –v Display program version.
  • Page 74 Appendix A –R/r Enable/disable recursive scanning. -S/s Enable/disable symlink opening mode. –l Scan local file systems only. Report generation options: –q Do not print messages to the screen. –o <name> Specify the filename for the file into which the report on component activity will be logged.
  • Page 75 Introduction Short/extended format for messages about simple object scanning. С/с Short/extended format for messages about archive scan- ning. Enable/disable output of messages about clean files to the report file. File options: –p<option> Save the list of objects into the specified file; save each object <file_name>...

  • Page 76: Kavscanner Return Codes

    Appendix A –i4 Delete infected objects and containers. A.5. Kavscanner return codes The kavscanner component may return any of the following codes while running: No viruses found. All infected objects have been cured. Password-protected archives have been detected. Corrupted files have been detected. Suspicious files have been detected.

  • Page 77: Command Line Options For The Licensemanager Component

    Introduction A.6. Command line options for the licensemanager component Help options: –h Display on the console help information about the licensemanager component. Display program version. Command line options for managing license keys: –s Output information about all installed license keys to the console.

  • Page 78: Command Line Options For The Keepup2Date Component

    Appendix A Invalid configuration file option. A.8. Command line options for the keepup2date component Help options: –v Output the version to the console and exit the component. –h Output to the console help information about the command line options supported by the component and exit. –s Output to the console a complete list of update servers including the region code.

  • Page 79: Keepup2Date Return Codes

    Introduction –l <path_to_file> Log work results in the <path_to_file> file. A.9. keepup2date return codes The keepup2date component may return any of the following codes while running: The anti-virus database does not need to be updated. The anti-virus database has been updated successfully. Critical error occurred;...

  • Page 80: Appendix B. Kaspersky Lab

    APPENDIX B. KASPERSKY LAB Founded in 1997, Kaspersky Lab has become a recognized leader in information security technologies. It produces a wide range of data security software and delivers high-performance, comprehensive solutions to protect computers and networks against all types of malicious programs, unsolicited and unwanted email messages, and hacker attacks.

  • Page 81: Other Kaspersky Lab Products

    Introduction B.1. Other Kaspersky Lab Products Kaspersky Lab News Agent The News Agent is intended for timely delivery of news published by Kaspersky Lab, for notifications about the current status of virus activity and fresh news. The program reads the list of available news channels and their content from news server of Kaspersky Lab with specified frequency.
  • Page 82 Appendix B • Save a report on the scanning results in txt or html formats. ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 is designed to safeguard personal computers against malicious software as an optimal combination of conventional methods of anti- virus protection and new proactive technologies. The program provides for complex anti-virus checks including: •...
  • Page 83 Introduction • Anti-virus scanning of e-mail traffic on the level of data transmission protocol (POP3, IMAP and NNTP for incoming mail and SMTP for outgoing messages) irrespectively of the mail client being used. The program includes plug-ins for popular e-mail clients (Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express and The Bat!) and supports disinfection of their e-mail databases.
  • Page 84 Appendix B ® Kaspersky Security for PDA ® Kaspersky Security for PDA provides reliable anti-virus protection for data saved on various types of hand-held computers and smartphones. The program includes an optimal set of anti-virus defense tools: • anti-virus scanner that scans information (saved both in internal memory of PDA and smartphones or on memory cards of any type) on user demand;...
  • Page 85 Introduction • E-mail systems including Microsoft Exchange 2000/2003, Lotus Notes/Domino, Postfix, Exim, Sendmail, and Qmail. • Internet gateways: CheckPoint Firewall –1; Microsoft ISA Server 2000 Standard Edition, and Microsoft ISA Server 2004 Standard Edition. ® ® The Kaspersky Anti-Virus Business Optimal distribution kit includes Kaspersky Administration Kit, a unique tool for automated deployment and administration.
  • Page 86 Appendix B technology of linguistic analysis with modern methods of e-mail filtration, including RBL lists and formal letter features. Its unique combination of services allows users to identify and wipe out up to 95% of unwanted traffic. Installed at the entrance to a network, where it monitors incoming e-mail traffic ®...

  • Page 87: Contact Us

    Introduction ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Proxy Server ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Proxy Server is an anti-virus solution for protection of HTTP web traffic passing proxy servers. The application scans in real time Internet traffic protecting computers from penetration of malicious software during Web surfing and checking files downloaded from the Internet.

  • Page 88: Appendix C. License Agreement

    APPENDIX C. LICENSE AGREEMENT End User License Agreement NOTICE TO ALL USERS: CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LEGAL AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") FOR THE LICENSE OF SPECIFIED SOFTWARE ("SOFTWARE") PRODUCED BY KASPERSKY LAB ("KASPERSKY LAB"). IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THIS SOFTWARE VIA THE INTERNET BY CLICKING THE ACCEPT BUTTON, YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE LEGAL ENTITY) CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY AND BECOME PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 89 Introduction PRODUCT. IN THIS CASE, KASPERSKY LAB WILL NOT BE HELD BY THE PARTNER'S CLAUSES. THE RIGHT TO RETURN AND REFUND EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER. All references to "Software" herein shall be deemed to include the software activation key ("Key Identification File") with which you will be provided by Kaspersky Lab as part of the Software.
  • Page 90 Appendix C steps to achieve interoperability, provided that you only reverse engineer or decompile the Software to the extent permitted by law. 1.1.4 You shall not make error corrections to, or otherwise modify, adapt, or translate the Software, nor create derivative works of the Software, nor permit any third party to copy the Software (other than as expressly permitted herein).
  • Page 91 Introduction described herein. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement, you must immediately destroy all copies of the Software and the Documentation. You may terminate this Agreement at any point by destroying all copies of the Software and the Documentation. 3.
  • Page 92 Appendix C You shall implement reasonable security measures to protect such confidential information, but without limitation to the foregoing shall use best endeavours to maintain the security of the Key Identification File. 6. Limited Warranty. (i) Kaspersky Lab warrants that for six (6) months from first download or installation the Software purchased on a physical medium will perform substantially in accordance with the functionality described in the Documentation when operated properly and in the manner specified in the Documentation.
  • Page 93 Introduction (whether such losses or damage were foreseen, foreseeable, known or otherwise): (a) Loss of revenue; (b) Loss of actual or anticipated profits (including for loss of profits on contracts); (c) Loss of the use of money; (d) Loss of anticipated savings; (e) Loss of business;...

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