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Bungleau · 04-11-2003, 10:26 AM

Any time someone I know sends me an unexpectedly large file, I ask them whether they sent it or not. At least once, they had sent it to me.

More often than not, it's someone spoofing your friend's email and trying to entice you into opening it. With today's email clients, the payload can be delivered whether you open the message completely or not. Hidden graphics in email text are a sneaky way to confirm a valid email address and make you prime spambait.

And the possibilities of introducing a virus are beyond substantial...

If I don't know the person, I nuke it, no questions asked. IF it was important, they'll send it again... and again... and again... until I finally check them out.

04-11-2003, 10:26 AM	#10
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Any time someone I know sends me an unexpectedly large file, I ask them whether they sent it or not. At least once, they had sent it to me. More often than not, it's someone spoofing your friend's email and trying to entice you into opening it. With today's email clients, the payload can be delivered whether you open the message completely or not. Hidden graphics in email text are a sneaky way to confirm a valid email address and make you prime spambait. And the possibilities of introducing a virus are beyond substantial... If I don't know the person, I nuke it, no questions asked. IF it was important, they'll send it again... and again... and again... until I finally check them out. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.