Updating Anti-virus Definition Files

New malware in the form of viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans and adware are released hourly. To stop new malware from spreading and penetrating into your network you need to ensure that the anti-virus definition files are up-to-date with the latest definition files released by the respective vendors.

GFI WebMonitor periodically checks and downloads new anti-virus definition files made available for the supported virus scanning engine(s).

Screenshot 20 - Configuring the virus update frequency

Keeping the virus scanning engine(s) up-to-date

To view the properties of supported virus scanning engines as well as configure the update frequency policy of the respective signature files:

1. Select the scanning engine to be configured (e.g. BitDefender) from the list provided under the Configuration } Web Traffic Scanning node.

2. In the configuration section displayed in the right pane, specify the required signature file update frequency in hours.

3. Click on the Apply button to save your configuration settings.

NOTE 1: It is recommended to check for anti-virus definition files at least once every 24 hours.

NOTE 2: Web Traffic Scanning for viruses will remain active even during the definition file updating process.

NOTE 3: GFI WebMonitor will check for anti-virus definition updates every time a change is made to the update frequency policy.