Is Virus Protection Assistant up-to-date on its virus definitions?
Yes. Virus Protection Assistant updates virus definitions continuously. Not only will virus scanning of malicious e-mail viruses prove extremely valuable to you, but it also saves valuable time by scanning messages behind the scenes. You are only notified when a virus is found in a message. Virus Protection Assistant utilizes technology from McAfee Virus Scan, the leader in server-based virus scanning and stays current with virus definitions and updates.

McAfee Virus Scan has a worldwide virus-monitoring network, which continuously looks for new viruses and subtle changes in old ones so that virus definitions stay current.

Who is McAfee Virus Scan?
McAfee Virus Scan is a leading provider of anti-virus solutions. This relieves you from maintaining individually installed e-mail virus detection software and the hassle of maintaining current virus definitions.

How does My Mail notify me that virus-infected e-mail has been detected?
You are notified immediately via e-mail when an infected virus is detected in an e-mail message. From the Message Center, you can safely review the infected e-mail text.