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5. Click Apply.
6.3 Trojan and Executable Scanner
The Trojan and Executable Scanner analyzes and determines the function of executable files
attached to emails. This scanner can subsequently quarantine any executables that perform
suspicious activities (such as Trojans).
How does the Trojan & Executable Scanner work?
GFI MailEssentials rates the risk-level of an executable file by decompiling the executable, and
detecting in real-time what the executable might do. Subsequently, it compares capabilities of the
executable to a database of malicious actions and rates the risk level of the file. With the Trojan &
Executable scanner, you can detect and block potentially dangerous, unknown or one-off Trojans
before they compromise your network.
6.3.1 Configuring the Trojan & Executable Scanner
1. Go to Email Security>Trojan & Executable Scanner.
Screenshot 46: Trojan and Executable Scanner: General Tab