McAfee AVDCDE-AA-AA User Guide - Page 306
Why should I update my data files?, Which data files does the SecureCast service deliver?
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Using the SecureCast Service to Get New Data Files Why should I update my data files? Your software relies on information in its virus definition files (.DAT) files to identify viruses. More than 200 new viruses appear each month, however, and older .DAT files might not recognize them. To meet this challenge, McAfee releases new .DAT files each week. You are entitled to these free data file updates for use with your version of the software. If you do not use current .DAT files you may compromise your anti-virus security. Network Associates strongly recommends that you update your .DAT files on a regular basis. Ë IMPORTANT: Using current virus identification files is only one element of an effective virus protection program. It is equally important to use a scanning engine that incorporates current advances in virus detection and cleaning. Periodically, Network Associates releases an upgrade of its scan engine that incorporates these advances. Earlier .DAT files, however, may not function properly with newer scan engines. When the older scan engine version becomes obsolete, Network Associates will discontinue development of .DAT files for it. You should upgrade your software before your current version becomes obsolete. Which data files does the SecureCast service deliver? With the SecureCast service, you'll receive automatic downloads of these files: • New product upgrades. The products upgrades you will receive via SecureCast depends on the terms of your license or grant. • Virus definition updates. You will receive weekly .DAT file updates for your product version. • SuperDAT package updates. SuperDAT packages consist of .DAT file updates-exactly the same updates you receive via your regular weekly package-and scan engine upgrades, as they become available. The SuperDAT utility also features an easy-to-use Setup architecture for quick .DAT file and scan engine updating and upgrading. • Virus alert messages. McAfee AVERT researchers publish virus alert messages to warn customers about potential high-risk virus threats. These messages connect you directly with the AVERT website, where you can download EXTRA.DAT files, if available, to counter the threat, and learn about the characteristics of the new virus. 306 McAfee VirusScan Anti-Virus Software