An error made by security software provider McAfee has caused users’ systems to delete or quarantine a number of executable files, including some Microsoft Excel documents, that had never been infected by a virus. The error occurred when McAfee released a new virus definition file with code targeting the W95/CTX virus. This is a common process for antivirus vendors, especially those with a large constituent base. It is little secret that viruses aimed at Windows are so prevalent that AV vendors must update their software continually to guard against infiltration.
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McAfee Virus Definition Goof Results in Lost Files
Posted by: Erika Morphy March 14, 2006 03:21 PMAn error made by security software provider McAfee has caused users’ systems to delete or quarantine a number of executable files, including some Microsoft Excel documents, that had never been infected by a virus. The error occurred when McAfee released a new virus definition file with code targeting the W95/CTX virus. This is a common process for antivirus vendors, especially those with a large constituent base. It is little secret that viruses aimed at Windows are so prevalent that AV vendors must update their software continually to guard against infiltration.