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From: Karl Frank
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 2004 07:40

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Death wrote:

> Earlier versions of the Beagel (not my spelling) virus used password
> protected ZIP files as the payload delivery method.  The password
> keeps virus programs from opening the attachment to look inside and
> check for malicious code.

Better anti virus software should be able to break through the password 
protection and scan anyhow. (talking about standard encrypted zip files 
here that can be cracked in milliseconds - the new encryption standards 
for ZIPs are 'unbreakable' however).

--
A biblical question:
I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath.
Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death.
Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

[Delete the karl after the @ to avoid my spam trap]

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From: Karl Frank <karl@karl.frank.name>
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Subject: Re: Look at this internet update
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 2004 09:40:32 +0200
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