Exclusions settings for anti-malware scanner softwares

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Environment

  • Third party anti-malware softwares

Issue

  • What files/directories are suggested to exclude from anti-malware scanner for Red Hat Products?
  • Are there list of files/directories which might cause troubles if they are scanned by anti-malware softwares?

Resolution

  • Red Hat doesn't have any information about third-party anti-malware software's scan behaviors and its effect on applications.
  • Red Hat cannot provide information about which files/directories can be scanned or which should not be scanned.
  • Ask the anti-malware software vendors for their software's settings.

Root Cause

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