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Trend Micro OfficeScan 10 Service Pack 1 Administrator’s Guide
About Security Risks
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Security risk is the collective term for viruses/malware and spyware/grayware.
OfficeScan protects computers from security risks by scanning files and then
performing a specific action for each security risk detected. An overwhelming number
of security risks detected over a short period of time signals an outbreak, which
OfficeScan can help contain outbreaks by enforcing outbreak prevention policies and
isolating infected computers until they are completely risk-free. Notifications and logs
help you keep track of security risks and alerts you if you need to take immediate action.
Viruses and Malware
Tens of thousands of virus/malware exist, with more being created each day. Computer
viruses today can cause a great amount of damage by exploiting vulnerabilities in
corporate networks, email systems and Web sites.
OfficeScan protects computers from the following virus/malware types:
Joke Program
A joke program is a virus-like program that often manipulates the appearance of things
on a computer monitor.
Trojan Horse Program
A Trojan horse is an executable program that does not replicate but instead resides on
computers to perform malicious acts, such as opening ports for hackers to enter. This
program often uses a Trojan Port to gain access to computers. An application that
claims to rid a computer of viruses when it actually introduces viruses to the computer is
an example of a Trojan program. Traditional antivirus solutions can detect and remove
viruses but not Trojans, especially those already running on the system.