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List:       firewalls-gc
Subject:    Re: Re[2]: Virus Scan....
From:       harley () icrf ! icnet ! uk
Date:       1997-01-29 12:39:49
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> > * Alert the recipient that the attachment/file etc. hasn't been scanned
> >   for viruses and trust them to handle it appropriately. In which case
> >   you need to make a very clear policy statement on what 'appropriately'
> >   means (which may vary considerably according to circumstances).
> 
> This is probably the best compromise.  Perhaps some warning mail to an
> administrator as well.
> 
That's the option that repels me least, too. Some sites might consider
making an administrator responsible for a case by case decision on
whether to forward or maybe take more direct action. Certainly some
sort of monitoring is a good idea.

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