Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 21:22:37 -0500
From: Pres Waterman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [LIB] List problem?

>
> But a file with a .jpg extension wouldn't execute on a PC, and graphics
> files, last I knew, are read only, and can't carry a virus.  Hmmm...
wonder
> if there was more to that email than met the eye.

Don't forget that Windows, in its infinite wisdom, ships defaulted to HIDE
the extension of a registered program. Why, oh why?

So, an attachment like me_nude.jpg.scr would only be "seen" by the
unsuspecting victim as me_nude.jpg

Guess what happens when you launch a .scr file even though you don't see the
.scr extension?

A windows script launches

Pres Waterman, W2PW
c/o Patchogue 112 Ford//Kia 112
Long Island Ford and Kia Dealer

Currently 2 NEW 2002 T-Birds in stock, $50k ea.




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