Types of Threats

Virus–A computer virus is a program that replicates by attaching itself to other files (for example, .exe, .com, .dll) and executing whenever the file opens or runs.

Macros–can contain malicious code. Macro viruses are application specific and target Microsoft Office applications. PortalProtect provides four (4) levels of heuristic scanning for these files, or provides the option to delete all detected macros. See About Macro Viruses.

Additional Threats–additional threats include: Spyware, Dialers, Hacking Tools, Password Cracking Applications, Adware, Joke Programs, Remote Access Tools, and Others. The default action for additional threats is Quarantine. For more information about these kinds of threats, see the Trend Micro Web site for security information at http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/.

Encrypted or password protected files–PortalProtect does not scan these type of files. Instead, PortalProtect takes action to prevent these types of files from threatening your SharePoint server. The action it takes depends on the actions you have configured. The default action is Pass. Other options include: Quarantine, Delete, and Rename. For more information, see About Encrypted and Password Protected Files and About Unscannable Files.