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DavidM · 2004-05-19, 02:42 PM

I get them all the time. With the ones I am seeing, anyone who doesn't know better about not opening attachments unless expected from someone you know and is unprotected will be in for a lot of trouble.

Subject: Invoice

Message Body: See attachment for invoice.

Wonder how many businesses fell for that one? Ouch. The virus/worm writers are getting smarter. OTOH, some of the attempts to get me to look at the attachment really crack me up.

Btw, watch out for encrypted files (usually zips) of any sort that require a password which is provided. This is a nice way to circumvent the virus scanners.

2004-05-19, 02:42 PM	#7
DavidM If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 38	I get them all the time. With the ones I am seeing, anyone who doesn't know better about not opening attachments unless expected from someone you know and is unprotected will be in for a lot of trouble. Subject: Invoice Message Body: See attachment for invoice. Wonder how many businesses fell for that one? Ouch. The virus/worm writers are getting smarter. OTOH, some of the attempts to get me to look at the attachment really crack me up. Btw, watch out for encrypted files (usually zips) of any sort that require a password which is provided. This is a nice way to circumvent the virus scanners.