Re: Attachments (Was: Human Body ...)

[Larry Cartwright <exit60@CABLESPEED.COM>]

Ivan's antivirus system apparently attaches that message to all his
outgoing messages.  I'm not familiar with his GriSoft software, so I
don't know if he has the option of turning that attachment feature off
or not.

Yes, a virus could disguise a destructive worm as a fake anti-virus
message.  So the best rule still is:  Don't open *any* attachment you
receive from *anyone* until you have checked with them to confirm what
it is and why they sent it to you.

Best wishes,

Larry

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Larry Cartwright   <exit60@cablespeed.com>
Retired (June 2001) Physics Teacher
Charlotte MI 48813 USA
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Paolo Cavallo wrote:
> This message came with an attachment - I thought that attachments were forbidden an a
> mailing list, as they can distribute viruses. In this case, the attachment is of the
> "inline" kind, certifing that the msg is virus-free. But, how can I trust such a
> certificate? Surely a virus can fake it. Or not?
>
> Paolo Cavallo
>
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.320 / Virus Database: 179 - Release Date: 1/30/02