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McAfee antivirus update deletes legit files

McAfee antivirus update deletes legit files

Robert Vamosi Former Editor
As CNET's former resident security expert, Robert Vamosi has been interviewed on the BBC, CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets to share his knowledge about the latest online threats and to offer advice on personal and corporate security.
Robert Vamosi
The latest antivirus signature update released last Friday, March 10, 2006, by antivirus vendor McAfee could quarantine or delete legitimate files. In an advisory posted by lists the affected files and suggests, should any have been deleted, restoring them from backup.