Scan Now: Action Tab

• Use ActiveAction: Select to use a set of pre-configured scan actions for viruses/malware

  For more information, see ActiveAction.

  • Customize action for probable virus/malware: Select and specify the action that the Security Agent takes on probable malware threats

• Use the same action for all virus/malware types: Specify the action that the Security Agent takes on all malware threats

• Use a specific action for each virus/malware type: Specify the action that the Security Agent takes on specific security threats

  For more information, see Custom Scan Actions.

Creating a backup copy of the file allows you to restore the original version of the file if necessary.

• Quarantine to the Security Agent's managing server: The Security Agent sends an encrypted copy of all quarantined files to the managing Apex One server

• Quarantine directory: The Security Agent sends an encrypted copy of all quarantined files to the specified location

For more information, see Quarantine Directory.

• Cleanup type

  • Standard cleanup: The Security Agent performs any of the following actions during standard cleanup:

    • Detects and removes live Trojans

    • Kills processes that Trojans create

    • Repairs system files that Trojans modify

    • Deletes files and applications that Trojans drop

  • Advanced cleanup: In addition to the standard cleanup actions, the Security Agent stops activities by rogue security software (also known as FakeAV) and certain rootkit variants.

• Run cleanup when probable virus/malware is detected: Performs the configured cleanup type on probable malware threats

  Note:

  You can only select this option if the action on probable virus/malware is not Pass or Deny Access.