RE: Why are postmasters distributing the MyDoom virus?

From: Harley David (david.harley_at_nhsia.nhs.uk)
Date: 02/10/04

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To: "Richard M. Smith" <rms@computerbytesman.com>, "BUGTRAQ@SECURITYFOCUS. COM" <BUGTRAQ@SECURITYFOCUS.COM>

    And just to make things a little more interesting, informal
    testing suggests that at least two AV products have trouble
    recognising and scanning bounced viral attachments. MIME
    boundary issues, perhaps. 

    -- 
David Harley
Threat Assessment Centre Manager
Anti-Virus/Email Abuse Specialist
NHS Information Authority
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