Hi Marty, I could try to write out an explanation but I don't have the time and will refer you on to some good web sites.
http://www.stopspam.org/email/headers/headers.html http://www.uic.edu/depts/accc/newsletter/adn29/related.html cheers Ivan Coric IT Security Officer Information Technology WorkCover Queensland Ph: (07) 30066414 Fax: (07) 30066424 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Marty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 02/21/03 04:32am >>> Hi group, Could someone explain how to decipher Email header? How can we know the real sender of spam or virus email? Thanks, Marty *************************************************************************** Messages included in this e-mail and any of its attachments are those of the author unless specifically stated to represent WorkCover Queensland. The contents of this message are to be used for the intended purpose only and are to be kept confidential at all times. This message may contain privileged information directed only to the intended addressee/s. Accidental receipt of this information should be deleted promptly and the sender notified. This e-mail has been scanned by Sophos for known viruses. However, no warranty nor liability is implied in this respect. **********************************************************************