At 12:51 PM 11/4/01 -0500, Linda Johnson wrote the following: >Gerry said: > ><<Things to do and don't do. >1) Always apply patches to bad software, especially MS programs >2) Use an e-mail client other than MS Outlook >3) Don't open attachments, unless v*rus scanned first. >4) Don't allow auto-launch of MS programs >5) Don't download software hacks, cracks, pirated versions, etc., from >w*rez sites UNLESS you v*rus scan them before installing.>> > >I would say, if you follow all steps EXCEPT step number 2 and remember NOT >to use your Preview Pane, you can run Outlook just fine without getting >vir*ses
Most of the members on this list know I usually give references with my statements. My opinions are usually based on fact, not just something I quote "off the top". The reason I mention Eudora and say stay away from Outlook is because MS just doesn't take security seriously. They keep patching their software instead of designing it properly in the first place. If you take a quick peek at CERT (http://www.cert.org/) and do a check on "Outlook Express" in the search box, you will see some 493 hits. Most of these are advisories specifying vulnerabilities. Eudora on the other hand will only turn up about 20 hits. To learn more above Outlook Express (lack of) Security see: OL2000: Information About the Outlook E-mail Security Update http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q262/6/31.ASP -- Gerry Boyd ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
