Updating the virus signature files

The virus signature files are stored in two files. On one hand the virus signature files for Application/Script viruses and Trojans, called sign.def and sign2.def. On the other hand the virus signature file for Document/Office/Macro viruses.

You can update either of these files or both at once.

To update the virus signature files, please type the following and press Enter:

/usr/local/f-prot/tools/check-updates.pl

You should receive a screen output similar to this:

If you update only the virus signature files for Application/Script viruses and Trojans you should receive a screen output similar to this:

If you update only the virus signature files for Document/Office/Macro viruses you should receive a screen output similar to this:

If there are no updates available, you get a message telling you that there is nothing to be done.

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