On Tue, 30 Sep 2003, henry j. mason wrote:
> just ripping out executables takes care of Swen.
> this is a highly recommended configuration, anyway;
> there's really no reason to let any executables
> through, period. yes, some of your users may be
1. You're an ISP, and your customers will go elsewhere if you rip out
executables
2. You have an attached computer shop, and can make more money
selling people an antivirus solution :).
> used to attaching executables to their messages,
> but they're just going to have to learn how to
> either use a compression program or to rename their
> files so they can't be automatically executed. it's
> funny, but i've never gotten a single complaint
> about executables being just plain dropped from a
> message (i save them on the server where anomy is
> running, where they can do no harm). i think most
> people understand that it's a security risk.
>
> short answer: yes, and very well. you don't even
> need an AV program (i'm not a fan of reactive
> defense anyway).
>
> henry
>
> Adam Kosmin wrote:
> > Hello list,
> >
> > Can anomy be used to protect against SWEN? If so, I'd appreciate any
> > tips or discussion.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Adam Kosmin
>
>
>
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