[KLUG Members] The latest M$ virus.

Adam Tauno Williams members@kalamazoolinux.org
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 10:06:20 -0500


> > > Anyone know of a way to block password protected ZIP files on the MTA?
> > > (and still allow regular zip files through - after virus scanning their
> > > contents)
> > No.  But it seems like something could be coded using libzip.
> Sure, it can definitely be programmed, but I don't have the time or
> desire.  And I'm sure someone will beat me to it anyway.  Let me know 
> if you run across a milter or something that does it.

Okay....
> On Thu, 4 Mar 2004, Tomasz Kojm wrote:
> ; due to many requests ClamAV is now able to detect and mark password
> ; protected archives as a virus type "Encrypted.Zip" (big thanks to

> > Nothing can defeat human stupidity!
> True, but we keep trying to program it anyway.  :-)

Personally, I'm on the side of the Matrix.  Some 'machine minus stupidity' gets
the opportunity to rub us out - go for it!  Even if it fails, it will
invariably help the unemployment problem.