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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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0 BAlfson over 13 years ago

If any of you has an example and paid support, please open a ticket. I believe that the AV scanner is supposed to look inside zip files unless they are password-protected.

Beyond that, I agree with Bruce that users should be trained, with Thomas that any unexpected file should be saved and scanned before opening and with William's implication that it's irresponsible to send zip files in emails. Any company that sends invoices in zip files is irresponsible.

Cheers - Bob

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0 BAlfson over 13 years ago

If any of you has an example and paid support, please open a ticket. I believe that the AV scanner is supposed to look inside zip files unless they are password-protected.

Beyond that, I agree with Bruce that users should be trained, with Thomas that any unexpected file should be saved and scanned before opening and with William's implication that it's irresponsible to send zip files in emails. Any company that sends invoices in zip files is irresponsible.

Cheers - Bob

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