Re: Password protected ZIP's and Email Viruses

[Gary Flynn <flynngn () JMU EDU>]

Michael_Maloney wrote:

> I found that by adding the "+" character to file extensions that are blocked
> (.exe+, .cmd+, .vbs+ etc etc), the A/V software can now recognize that file
> extension and perform the necessary actions on it.

Do you mean the AV software can then open and scan
the password protected ZIP or do you mean the mail
server can block it based on the attachment name?

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Gary Flynn
Security Engineer - Technical Services
James Madison University

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