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Source: ChrisLowth - Posted by Adam Chalemian
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Chris Lowth submits In the world of almost daily outbreaks of Windows-focused viruses, it's nice to find the Linux can come to Redmond's aid. The "protector" project for Linux provides a software plug-in for sendmail that strips attachments . . .
Chris Lowth submits In the world of almost daily outbreaks of Windows-focused viruses, it's nice to find the Linux can come to Redmond's aid. The "protector" project for Linux provides a software plug-in for sendmail that strips attachments that could (by nature of their type) contain viruses. It doesnt rely on signature files or regular updates but simply identifies executable attachments (and other undesirable types) and strips them from incoming mails. Protector follows a "pessimistic" paradigm and is suitable for small offices where the approach of stripping potential viruses at the risk of accepting a small number of "false possitives" is acceptable.
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