Another common form is virus hoaxes, which are false warnings of new malware threats. One of these forms that has become commonplace is phishing, which is using deceptive computer-based means to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive information. Organizations also face similar threats from a few forms of non-malware threats that are often associated with malware. Although privacy violating malware has been in use for many years, it has become much more widespread recently, with spyware invading many systems to monitor personal activities and conduct financial fraud. Spyware malware's intention is to violate a user’s privacy and has become a major concern to organizations. Malware has become the most significant external threat to most systems, causing widespread damage and disruption, and necessitating extensive recovery efforts within most organizations. Malware, also known as malicious code and malicious software, refers to a program that is inserted into a system, usually covertly, with the intent of compromising the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim’s data, applications, or operating system or otherwise annoying or disrupting the victim.
This McAfee Antivirus STIG provides the technical security policies, requirements, and implementation details for applying security concepts to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications. This guidance supports DoD system design, development, implementation, certification, and accreditation efforts. These requirements are designed to assist Security Managers (SMs), Information Security System Managers (ISSMs), Information Security System Officers (ISSOs), and System Administrators (SAs) with configuring and maintaining security controls.
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