P3D Re: ExploreZip work (re:Windows)

[bob Wier <wier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>bob Wier wrote:
>> 
>> There is what appears to be a genuine virus/worm alert in effect
>> for anyone who uses Microsoft Outlook on Windows (it appears at the
>> moment that other platforms are not susceptable). It functions by
>
>I understand that any MAPI compliant email system (which includes
>some other popular mail programs, not just outlook) is subject to 
>this worm.
>
>Mike K.

Yes - in the cert advisory, Netscape is specifically mentioned, but
I'n not be surprised if Eudora were also subject. Presumably clients
on other platforms would also receive the attachment, but the
likelyhood of zip decoding the worm and then having it do damage
outside of the attachments directory (since it's looking for
drive C: for example) is remote (I hope!).

THANKS

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