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  4. View the malware scan status
NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

View the malware scan status

To view the malware scan status

  • On the left, click Detection and reporting > Malware detection.

    The following columns are displayed:

    • Client - Name of the NetBackup client where the malware is detected.

    • Backup time - Time when the backup was performed.

    • Malware scan status - The scan status of the backup image. The different statuses are infected, not infected, failed, in progress, pending, canceled, and cancellation in progress.

    • Schedule type - The backup type of the associated backup job

    • Date of the scan - Date when the scan was performed.

    • Malware scanner - Name of the malware scanner that was used for scanning.

    • Scanner host pool - Indicates the host pool used for malware scanning.

    • Files infected - Indicates the number of files that were found infected during the scan.

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