DTAM135 - McAfee VirusScan Unwanted Programs Policy must be configured to detect spyware.

Information

Spyware is software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge, and that may send such information to another entity without the consumer's consent, or that asserts control over a computer without the user's knowledge. Spyware may try to deceive users by bundling itself with desirable software. A spyware infestation can create significant unwanted CPU activity, disk usage, and network traffic. Some types of spyware disable software firewalls and antivirus software. Detecting, blocking, and eradicating malicious spyware or preventing it from being installed will alleviate the negative side effects of the spyware.

Solution

Access the local VirusScan console by clicking on Start->All Programs->McAfee->VirusScan Console.

Under the Task column, find the Unwanted Programs Policy, right-click, and choose Properties.
In the Scan Items tab, select the Spyware option.

Click OK to save.

See Also

https://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_McAfee_VirusScan88_Local_Client_V5R15_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-3, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001243, Rule-ID|SV-56415r1_rule, STIG-ID|DTAM135, Vuln-ID|V-14662

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 053bcfb59dab37c13eea3f4ff1e583badd3dc8d21e06998aa2caaf955ab2665b