Re: Blocking zip files

Bob,

No worries, I saved the messages in my account for my own reference, so 
it was an easy find for me.

Tom

On 11/16/2015 7:18 PM, Bob wrote:
> Thank you Tom. Funny, I remember asking and yet I went through the 
> archives and couldnt find a bloody thing. This time Im filing it away 
> safely. I think the reason I didnt implement it previously is because 
> I was on an eval, and only within the last year did I finally 
> purchase, upgrade and have Nicolas consult and install Pollustop for us.
> Thank you much, I apologize for asking the question again!
>
> Bob
>
>
> On 11/16/2015 7:13 PM, Tom Rymes wrote:
>> Bob,
>>
>> I just dug through the archives, as I went through this a while back, 
>> and you had asked before. The solution that came up last time this 
>> subject was raised is also the one I implemented.
>>
>> Specifically, I use Niversoft's FindAttachments script (which is 
>> included with Pollustop, a product I highly recommend). The script 
>> adds a header with the attachment extension in it. I then created a 
>> system-wide rule that searches for that header and for the ZIP 
>> extension. The rule stores any matching message in a subfolder in my 
>> personal account. I then periodically go through the folder and 
>> forward any legitimate messages (few and very far in between) to the 
>> intended recipient.
>>
>> I know of no other way.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> On 11/16/2015 7:03 PM, Bob wrote:
>>> Tom, my apologies. I really should proofread better!
>>>
>>> I am currently not blocking zip files but would like to.  We now 
>>> have an FTP server which is the proper way to transfer that kind of 
>>> thing, so I would like to prevent it from being transferred via 
>>> email since it is a prevalent source of viruses.
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/16/2015 6:59 PM, Tom Rymes wrote:
>>>> Bob,
>>>>
>>>> Your message is unclear. Are you trying to block ZIP files, or are 
>>>> you currently blocking them and trying to stop that from happening?
>>>>
>>>> Tom
>>>>
>>>> On 11/16/2015 9:25 AM, Bob wrote:
>>>>> Hello. I seem to be having blocking zip files with my rules.  Im 
>>>>> running 6.1.2 on win 7 64 bit.
>>>>> Any tips would be appreciated.
>>>>> Bob
>>>>>
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