Hi,

I would also like a copy

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Am Montag, 24. Mai 2004 um 17:41 schrieben Sie:

> Todd,

> I would also like a copy...

> David

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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Bierbaum
> Sent: Friday, 21 May, 2004 17:13
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] Blocking Com Extensions (Attachments)


> I totally agree.  I have a nice long rule that filters over 57 dangerous
> file attachments.  The exact list was obtained from a open source
> program called MIMEdefang.

> I have been working with IPSwitch support to resolve an issue with the
> when the e-mail matches the rule, if forwards it on to an e-mail
> address.  The problem I'm having is that it's truncating the first 14
> characters of the e-mail address that I specify. The rule works when I
> set to bounce, but I want my outgoing rules to replay back to my senders
> and notify them that they can't send that attachment.  

> ANYWAY, I would be glad to provide a copy of these rules to anyone who
> is interested.  

> Todd Bierbaum - Microsoft Certified Professional 
> BankTrust
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris
> Langsenkamp
> Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 12:42 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Blocking Com Extensions (Attachments)


> I wish more mail admins would take bad mail seriously, and virus scan
> both inbound and outbound for viruses an other assorted trash. We're
> more tuned in, and more likely to have better, more up-to-date software,
> and frankly we have to have it anyway on our systems for our own
> protection, so scanning the mail that moves through our system should
> cost us very little, and benefits so many ...many beyond our own
> individual customer bases.

> One of these days mail admins will unite and put the RFC's and standards
> up on a pedestal, maybe fixing what we collectively think is broken, and
> then we'll say to the world, "There - comply or you can't function with
> anyone!  We're not gonna tolerate it any more!"  Legislation doesn't
> kill spam or network abuse, but lazy administration and over-tolerance
> to bent/broken rules and standards has contributed to the problem.  If
> we stand together and draw a line in the sand a lot of things might
> stop, or at least be laregley reduced...

> One of these days I'll get the attic cleaned out too......fat chance
> either way....

> Chris

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Matrosity Tech Support
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 3:56 PM
> Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] Blocking Com Extensions (Attachments)


> It's interesting that we (ISP's) have been roped into taking care of
> Viruses for our customers rather than them paying for their own
> Antivirus software.

> I resolved the problem by deleting any email that comes in with
> attachments with the common problem extensions.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Geater
> 5/3/04
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 3:48 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] Blocking Com Extensions (Attachments)


>> RE: "If I needed to send someone a legitimate "dot" exe file, I change

>> the extension to "ex_" before I send it, since my recipient would be
>> expecting the file to arrive anyway."
>>
>> I wish all users were like this but.. alas... they are not :(

> Actually, I have a rationale that says none of my users need "dot" exe
> files.

> In the Windows 98 world, where all this originated, it made sense to
> block them because they would execute and install without administrative
> privilege.  Now that all my 2k and XP users are set up as "less than
> administrator", it's not so much an issue anymore.

> However, I have noticed that more ISPs use Imail than I originally
> expected. In that line of work, you have to have that clearinghouse, I
> suppose, else your customers get really bent.


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