On Fri, 22 Sep 2000, Frank Tegtmeyer wrote:
>
> > Does ISP mail server need to install mail virus scanner ??
>
> You have to weight the arguments:
>
> yes: centralized scanning allows easy update of virus signatures and
> instant reaction to new problems
>
> no: - centralized scanning uses server resources that are expensive/rare
> and that are massive available at the workstations
> - it makes DoS more likely to succeed (think of zip-bombs)
> - it creates delays in mail transfer that may be massive (I know
> of companies that had delays of up to 4 days)
>
> I personally would not apply centralized scanning.
An additional no for an ISP would be liability. If you're virus scanner
failed to pick up something and a users drive was destroyed, big problem.
Heck, some people would blame the ISP even if they got the virus from a
friend.
Better to not even try, then try and fail.
Bill Carlson
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