Virus
What is Virus?
A type of malicious software that attaches itself to a legitimate programme or file and spreads when the infected file is executed. Unlike worms, viruses require human action to propagate.
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Requirements naming virus across 6 standards, quoted from the control text.
Network operators must formulate emergency response plans for cybersecurity incidents and promptly address security risks such as system vulnerabilities, computer viruses, cyberattacks and network intrusions;
china-cybersecurity-law-csl::27 · Art. 27 Emergency response plans, prompt handling of vulnerabilities, viruses, attacks and intrusions, activation and reporting on incidents →The practitioner follows the Guidelines: Registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood-borne viruses, which require compliance with the Communicable Diseases Network Australia's national guidelines for managing healthcare workers living wit...
dental-board-of-australia-infection-prevention-and-control-guidance-2024::OB.3 · Blood-borne viruses: follow the Board's guidelines and the CDNA national guidelines →Measures to protect systems against embedded viruses or malware should be considered (Table B1, 10.1: a virus embedded in communication media infects vehicle systems).
unece-wp-29-r155::A5-M14 · Annex 5 M14 Measures to protect systems against embedded viruses or malware should be considered →Utility programs able to override system and application controls are to have their use limited and tightly controlled. Purpose: prevent utility programs from undermining system and application security controls.
iso-27002-2022::8.18 · Use of privileged utility programs →Email is securely managed and protected against advanced persistent threats that typically use zero-day malware and viruses.
saudi-nca-ecc::2-4-3-4 · 2-4-3-4 Email protection against APTs and zero-day malware →In simpler settings suitable PPE, ventilation, good hygiene practices and regular cleaning may be enough. In higher-risk settings such as infectious disease wards, aged care homes where residents are especially vulnerable, and during outbreaks consider increas...
australia-model-code-of-practice-healthcare-and-social-assistance-industry::3.5c · 3.5 Control biological hazards and strengthen controls during outbreaks →Questions people ask about virus
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