8 May
2000
8 May
'00
10:35 p.m.
At 06:56 PM 5/4/00 -0400, David Charlap wrote:
One of them (I think Outlook) can also auto-launch attachments when the message is selected (and displayed in the preview window) and not even opened. This is a _BIG_ security hole that Microsoft has not fixed, despite other virusses (like Melissa) which have already taken advantage of it.
There are instructions for disabling ActiveScripting in Outlook on the MS website. It's enabled by default. That'll stop the attachements from being auto-executed. Remember, according to their TV ads, MS exists to help the consumer! "Microsoft is not a monopoly!" - Bill Gates "HA!" - Judge Jackson Dean Robb Owner, PC-EASY (757) 495-EASY [3279] On-site computer services Member, ICANN @Large