Anti-virus programs catch up with the Windows WMF vulnerability
In an experiment conducted by AV-Test, 206 'exclusive' files were pushed through the antivirus programs of some well-known security firms. Symantec and Mcafee recognized all the code, while Trend Micro ignored 63 files. This test is done
While users are still waiting for a version from Microsoft, many anti-virus programs can protect you against this security hole.
In an experiment conducted by AV-Test, 206 "malicious" files were pushed through the antivirus programs of some well-known security firms. Symantec and Mcafee recognized all the code, while Trend Micro ignored 63 files. This test is published in CNET.news magazine.
Some programs of other small security companies also recognize all the dangerous code passed through such as Sophos, Kaspersky, Computer Associates International, F-Secure and BitDefender. Microsoft's new version of Windows OneCare also protects computers against these attacks.
AV-Test also experimented with programs such as AVG and Clam AntiVirus, resulting in AVG allowing 59 scripts to pass through, while Clam AntiVirus detected and disabled most files (only one file left) believe).
However, Microsoft said that it did not see a lot of attacks on its customers, therefore, Microsoft will release the patch next Tuesday, as planned each month. Until then, customers can protect themselves according to the instructions of other security firms.
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