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Zip files

We are getting some spam emails that are making their through the ASG to the ends users pc's that contain zip files. The users, not knowing any better (b/c the email come from "delta or USPS") open the zip file, only for it to contain a virus. IS there a way to combat this?


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  • Make sure your anti-spam is configured correctly -- RBL / missing RDNS blocking, etc. all help.  As far as bad attachments -- there will always be the odd 0-day file that won't be detected by the AV engines -- in the end, user training is key.

    CTO, Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC

    https://www.convergesecurity.com

    Advice given as posted on this forum does not construe a support relationship or other relationship with Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC or its subsidiaries.  Use the advice given at your own risk.

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  • Make sure your anti-spam is configured correctly -- RBL / missing RDNS blocking, etc. all help.  As far as bad attachments -- there will always be the odd 0-day file that won't be detected by the AV engines -- in the end, user training is key.

    CTO, Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC

    https://www.convergesecurity.com

    Advice given as posted on this forum does not construe a support relationship or other relationship with Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC or its subsidiaries.  Use the advice given at your own risk.

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