We did not block zip files until Monday. On Monday, we started quarantining all zip files, the remainder of the message is delivered with an attachment telling the user why it was quarantined and how to get it back if they want it (request it from our Help Desk). We can then release it to them by email or file. We're still debating internally whether this is something we want to consider doing after this calms down.
Previously, we've relied on the virus scanner on the mail server or desktop to catch viruses, and Outlook security settings quarantine the common offenders (exe, pif, etc). But because of the reduced load on the mail server quarantining these messages prior to being scanned, we're going to continue doing this. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Waters, Jeff Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:39 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Attachment Blocking and .zip files So I know that most of us are blocking the most common attachments but .zip has not usually been included in them. Yes I know that a .zip file has the files we are blocking, however we still have to provide a way of conducting business to our end users. So now for the questions; 1) For those that are not blocking .zip files have you started to reevaluate that decision? If so how are you thinking that you will overcome the business need for attachments to get to your end users? My answer, Yes we are thinking of starting to block .zip files. My initial thought was to have the users rename them to *.zi_ so that it would take manual user intervention to rename the file and open it. 2) For those that are already blocking .zip files how are you dealing with users and their need for attachments? We were lucky on this one, in the 2 hours that it took Trend (thank you Trend!) to get the definition file on the street, we had twenty some messages delivered here. My luck was that due to the Snow & Ice we got our offices were closed on Monday so all the attachments were cleaned during the manual scan Tuesday morning. If we had been at work I'm not sure that one of our users would not have opened the message. As I stated I am looking at adding .zip files to our you can't come here list, I am just trying to get a feel for what ya'all are doing as well. Thanks Jeff Jeffrey R. Waters Senior Systems Engineer Hanover County, Information Technology _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
