Virus Scanning = rule question

Scott Silva ssilva at SGVWATER.COM
Tue Feb 15 17:30:55 GMT 2005


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Jim Dickenson wrote:
> I do not see how this would do what I want.
>
> Basically I want to allow email attachments from a single user sending email
> from a single IP address without virus scanning them.
>
> I do not want to not scan stuff from a particular email address because
> anyone can use any address they want. I do not want to not scan stuff from a
> particular IP address because if they are hacked I want some protection.
> --
I don't understand why you think it is OK for ANY user to send viruses
by e-mail. As a Corporate entity, if one of my users sends a virus, and
I allowed it to happen without due diligence, I would also be liable for
any insuing damages.

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